seal.watch / new-england

New England · 2020—2026

Grey and harbour seals

Seals around New England.

Follow public seal observations from New England. Browse published records, explore the places and stories behind them, or share an encounter with the Seal Watch team.

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  1. 2026
    Schoodic coast near East Trailhead Maine
    Unidentified Practical-Garlic-561 — r/acadianationalpark eyewitness post

    An observer reported a seal pup among coastal rocks near Schoodic's East Trailhead around 4 p.m. and shared a photograph. The observer tentatively identified it as a harbour seal; that identification remains uncertain. Harbour seal · 1 seal