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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Total reports: 764
Latest observation: 30 Sep 2026

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Date: 26 May 2011

Place: Off Worthing West Sussex

Reported: Unidentified Sea Watch Foundation April–May 2011 news sheet — https://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Newsheet_May.pdf

Observation: A grey seal was observed off the coast. Grey seal
Date: 27 January 2011

Place: Off Shoreham Beach West Sussex

Reported: Unidentified Sea Watch Foundation Dec 2010–Mar 2011 news sheet — https://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/NewsSheet_march.pdf

Observation: A common seal was seen off Shoreham Beach. Harbour seal