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Provincetown, Massachusetts

· New England

Seals were photographed in Provincetown during one outing.

Species
Not recorded / not sure
Number of seals
Not recorded
Attributed name
Unidentified
Source
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/180062974; https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/180062975

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Supporting evidence
Both original pages show the same observer and Provincetown outing on 12 October 2017 about one hour apart; grouped as one encounter. Source identifications conflict between Harbor Seal and Grey Seal, so species and count remain unset.
Identification confidence
Uncertain
Editorial status
Published by Seal Watch.

Source wording, attributed names and approximate date labels are preserved. A published report does not establish a verified animal identity.

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