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. Date: 2011
    Place: Ogunquit Beach, Maine Ogunquit
    Reported: Unidentified Gorio / Sharma Damren — Ogunquit Beach Inn

    Observation: A harp seal was photographed sunning on Ogunquit Beach. The firsthand post describes the animal as female.