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New England · 2020—2026

Grey and harbour seals

Seals around New England.

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  1. 2026
    Great Point, Nantucket Massachusetts
    Unidentified NOAA Fisheries — Ellie Heywood and Kimberly Murray

    Researchers reported three grey-seal herds near Great Point Lighthouse. They sampled six pups and fitted three with satellite tags. The number sampled is not the total number observed. Grey seal