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Between Brighton Marina and Brighton Pier

· East Sussex

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

Species
Harbour seal
Number of seals
Not recorded
Attributed name
Unidentified
Source
Sea Watch Foundation June–July 2011 news sheet — https://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/NewsSheet_july2011_.pdf

About this record

Supporting evidence
The Sussex regional account dates the repeated observations to 12 June 2011 and describes them as one common seal between Brighton Marina and Brighton Pier. The source identification is retained with uncertain confidence; no known individual is assigned.
Identification confidence
Uncertain
Editorial status
Published by Seal Watch.

Source wording, attributed names and approximate date labels are preserved. A published report does not establish a verified animal identity.

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