Our hotline has been buzzing with reports of seals along our beaches and coastlines. The good news? Most seals you see are healthy and simply resting, moulting, having babies or caring for their young. Here’s what to remember:
🦭 It’s normal for seals to spend long periods on land. As air-breathers, they routinely haul out for hours, days, or even WEEKS - especially pups.
🦭 Seal pups are often left alone while their mothers gather food. This doesn’t mean they’re abandoned. Mom usually returns.
If you encounter a seal:
✅Give the seal lots of space while they are on land. Approaching or disturbing seals is illegal and dangerous for both you and the wild animal.
✅Keep your hands to yourself. Do not touch or move pups. Mom is often nearby and will return.
✅Keep your pets leashed and close to you. Seals can bite and carry diseases.
✅We know you want to help, but don't put seal pups back in the water. Many can't swim well and may not survive.
✅Do the right thing; keep your distance and call us if you're concerned.
🚨 If a seal appears injured, sick, or is in a dangerous or unusual location, call the MARS Hotline:
📞 1-866-567-6277
A gentle but important reminder:
Seal season means thousands of pups are born each year across multiple species. While many thrive, some will not survive — regardless of how quickly we respond. This is a natural, though difficult, reality of the wild.
Our response teams assess each situation carefully to determine whether intervention is appropriate. In many cases, the most respectful and humane action is to give the animal space and allow nature to take its course. When you call, you’re helping us make informed decisions that prioritize animal welfare while respecting the natural processes of the ocean.
When you call:
🌊 Stay at a safe distance
🦭 Note the seal’s behaviour — what you see and hear
📸 Take photos or short videos and email them to mars@marineanimals.ca
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Seal season is in full swing! It's that time of year when seal activity near shore increases and people are more likely to encounter them
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Seal season is in full swing! It's that time of year when seal activity near shore increases and people are more likely to encounter them
Our hotline has been buzzing with reports of seals along our beaches and coastlines. The good news? Most seals you see are healthy and simply resting, moulting, having babies or caring for their young. Here’s what to remember:
🦭 It’s normal for seals to spend long periods on land. As air-breathers, they routinely haul out for hours, days, or even WEEKS - especially pups.
🦭 Seal pups are often left alone while their mothers gather food. This doesn’t mean they’re abandoned. Mom usually returns.
If you encounter a seal:
✅Give the seal lots of space while they are on land. Approaching or disturbing seals is illegal and dangerous for both you and the wild animal.
✅Keep your hands to yourself. Do not touch or move pups. Mom is often nearby and will return.
✅Keep your pets leashed and close to you. Seals can bite and carry diseases.
✅We know you want to help, but don't put seal pups back in the water. Many can't swim well and may not survive.
✅Do the right thing; keep your distance and call us if you're concerned.
🚨 If a seal appears injured, sick, or is in a dangerous or unusual location, call the MARS Hotline:
📞 1-866-567-6277
A gentle but important reminder:
Seal season means thousands of pups are born each year across multiple species. While many thrive, some will not survive — regardless of how quickly we respond. This is a natural, though difficult, reality of the wild.
Our response teams assess each situation carefully to determine whether intervention is appropriate. In many cases, the most respectful and humane action is to give the animal space and allow nature to take its course. When you call, you’re helping us make informed decisions that prioritize animal welfare while respecting the natural processes of the ocean.
When you call:
🌊 Stay at a safe distance
🦭 Note the seal’s behaviour — what you see and hear
📸 Take photos or short videos and email them to mars@marineanimals.ca
Our hotline has been buzzing with reports of seals along our beaches and coastlines. The good news? Most seals you see are healthy and simply resting, moulting, having babies or caring for their young. Here’s what to remember:
🦭 It’s normal for seals to spend long periods on land. As air-breathers, they routinely haul out for hours, days, or even WEEKS - especially pups.
🦭 Seal pups are often left alone while their mothers gather food. This doesn’t mean they’re abandoned. Mom usually returns.
If you encounter a seal:
✅Give the seal lots of space while they are on land. Approaching or disturbing seals is illegal and dangerous for both you and the wild animal.
✅Keep your hands to yourself. Do not touch or move pups. Mom is often nearby and will return.
✅Keep your pets leashed and close to you. Seals can bite and carry diseases.
✅We know you want to help, but don't put seal pups back in the water. Many can't swim well and may not survive.
✅Do the right thing; keep your distance and call us if you're concerned.
🚨 If a seal appears injured, sick, or is in a dangerous or unusual location, call the MARS Hotline:
📞 1-866-567-6277
A gentle but important reminder:
Seal season means thousands of pups are born each year across multiple species. While many thrive, some will not survive — regardless of how quickly we respond. This is a natural, though difficult, reality of the wild.
Our response teams assess each situation carefully to determine whether intervention is appropriate. In many cases, the most respectful and humane action is to give the animal space and allow nature to take its course. When you call, you’re helping us make informed decisions that prioritize animal welfare while respecting the natural processes of the ocean.
When you call:
🌊 Stay at a safe distance
🦭 Note the seal’s behaviour — what you see and hear
📸 Take photos or short videos and email them to mars@marineanimals.ca
