Johnston said that sea ice is vital for the survival of baby seals. “Harp seals rely on stable winter sea ice as safe platforms to give birth and nurse their young until the pups can swim, hunt ...

She has worked with harp seals on the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Canada, for over a decade. In 2011, Hayes was on a National Geographic assignment and had spent several days documenting the harp seal ...

And Soulen says what's happening with the harp seals provides a big hint about the state of other marine mammals. "Harp seals are a good representative species of the effects of ice changes." The ...

Canadians are clubbing baby harp seals to death on the ice floes off Canada’s northeastern coast, a practice that was sharply restricted in the 1980s, and animal rights activists are outraged.

Now, advocates for the protection of harp seals say it’s up to us to combat climate change for generations to come and to help keep these seal pups alive. Closeup of a baby harp seal on an ice ...

Lighter Side. Politics. Science & Tech. Sports. Weather. 24/7 Help. ... Like many other creatures, baby harp seals have a distinctive look that protects them until they become less vulnerable.

Anyone who spots a seal should call MMSC at 609-266-0538. They’ll dispatch a technician to check on the blubbery visitor. Dean says the public should not touch or attempt to assist seals in any way, ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. BIDDEFORD — A harp seal pup rescued off the coast of Maine is being ...

A baby harp seal was released back into the ocean Wednesday after several weeks of rehabilitation. The 4-month-old seal named Tonks was released onto the beach in Rye, ...