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United Kingdom · 2000—2026

Grey and harbour seals

Seals around the United Kingdom.

Follow public seal observations from the United Kingdom. Browse published records, explore the places and stories behind them, or share an encounter with the Seal Watch team.

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13 February—27 February

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N ↑Peterhead · 1 report1

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  1. Off Globe, Durlston Dorset
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2025 table) — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings

    One seal reported off the Globe. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  2. Off TW (source locality abbreviation) Dorset
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2025 table) — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings

    One seal reported off “TW”; the source does not expand this abbreviation. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  3. Swanage Lifeboat slipway Dorset
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2025 table) — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings

    One grey seal reported at the lifeboat slipway. Grey seal · 1 seal