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
    Saco Bay, near Stratton Island Maine
    Unidentified Keeper Charters / Capt. Marco Lamothe, reported by Boston.com

    Charter passengers spotted a seal pup resting on a boogie board off Old Orchard Beach, near Stratton Island. Capt. Marco Lamothe photographed the encounter. Species is not established by the account. Species not recorded · 1 seal