seal.watch / new-england

New England · 2006—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. 2011
    Quincy, Massachusetts; beach unspecified Quincy
    Unidentified CBS Boston / New England Aquarium

    One harp seal was photographed resting in Quincy. Harp seal · 1 seal

  2. 2011
    Ogunquit Beach, Maine Ogunquit
    Unidentified Gorio / Sharma Damren — Ogunquit Beach Inn

    A harp seal was photographed sunning on Ogunquit Beach. The firsthand post describes the animal as female. Harp seal · 1 seal