Weanling Harbor Seals Need a Break

Posted on June 21, 2017

This afternoon we received a report from a lifeguard at Salisbury Beach of a small live seal. This female weanling harbor seal had hauled out to take a rest; it was clear she was very tired. Life for these newly weaned pups can be very tough at times. At about a month and a half old, she is completely on her own now. She only stayed about an hour and a half, before retreating back to the ocean on her own!

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CLOSED today.

Seacoast Science Center is closed today due to inclement weather.