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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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  1. Brighton Pier, moving west toward Hove East Sussex
    Unidentified Sea Watch Foundation June–July 2011 news sheet — https://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/NewsSheet_july2011_.pdf

    Workers on Brighton Pier reported a common seal close to shore, looking for a place to haul out before moving west toward Hove. Harbour seal

  2. Between Brighton Marina and Brighton Pier East Sussex
    Unidentified Sea Watch Foundation June–July 2011 news sheet — https://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/NewsSheet_july2011_.pdf

    A single common seal was recorded repeatedly at 10:00 and 21:00, less than 50 metres from shore. Harbour seal