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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. Local haul-out along the west coast of Cornwall Cornwall
    A-Ha Seal Research Trust field caption, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/aha22112025cssjwnews.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact position is not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal