seal.watch / new-england

New England · 2000—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. Maine coastal island, public place only Maine
    Unidentified https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/142210; https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/142219

    Direct original iNaturalist pages and photographs reviewed. Same observer and small coastal island, 12 minutes apart: one photo shows two Harbor Seals in water and the other one hauled on rock. Grouped as one outing because total distinct individuals are uncertain; count unset. No photo uploaded. Harbour seal