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What to do in the presence of a living seal on the beach?

Issued: June 02, 2022

Ends: June 02, 2023

  • Stay away from the seal (at least 50 m) because it can bite and transmit diseases.
  • Don’t try to put him back in the water.
  • Don’t water him.
  • Don’t touch him.
  • Don’t feed him.
  • Keep pets away.

To report an injured or dead seal
Marine Mammal Emergencies
1 877 722-5346

It is illegal to disturb a seal.

To report harassment of a seal
(Movement of the animal, selfies, manipulation with a stick, etc.)
Parks Canada Dispatch
1 888 762-1422

For more information(In French only.)

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