United Kingdom · observation
Brighton beach by Brighton West Pier
· Brighton and Hove, England
A motionless seal pup was found on the beach and later taken into care; the rescuers named the pup Fern.
- Species
- Harbour seal
- Number of seals
- 1
- Attributed name
- Fern
- Source
- The Independent, 19 August 2025 — https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/seal-pup-brighton-beach-rescue-rspca-b2809686.html
About this record
- Supporting evidence
- The article dates the discovery to 7 August and its caption locates the rescue by Brighton West Pier. Harbour seal and the name Fern are attributed to the report/rescuers; identification confidence remains uncertain.
- 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.