In the U.S., all marine mammals are federally protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Seals are one of those critters & when beached, watched over and protected by local stranding response teams. Here in Ocean City, Maryland, the Baltimore Aquarium has a team who respond when there are seals beached in Maryland.
That being said, stay a safe distance away (150 feet, 45 meters, or four school bus lengths), keep your pets leashed, and call your local stranding response organization to speak with a marine mammal responder about the sighting. Some seals may be in need of intervention and some seals may just be taking a rest on shore.
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That being said, stay a safe distance away (150 feet, 45 meters, or four school bus lengths), keep your pets leashed, and call your local stranding response organization to speak with a marine mammal responder about the sighting. Some seals may be in need of intervention and some seals may just be taking a rest on shore.
#bmoreforanimals #sealbeach #seals #sealife #protectedsealife #sealsareprotected #seal #aco #animallover #animalrescue #rescue #protect #bekind #givethemtheirspace #WatchFromAFar #law
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