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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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, ...

MOSCOW — Forty-three softhearted Russian sailors who offered to risk their lives to save thousands of baby harp seals were ordered Saturday to drop the controversial rescue mission after reports ...

A baby harp seal washed ashore on Brighton Beach about 8:30 Saturday morning. Cops taped the stranded silver-colored seal off with yellow police tape to keep a crowd of onlookers at a distance as t… ...

Robotic baby harp seal “Paro” has numerous sensors and responds to voices, petting and light by squealing, blinking and moving its head, tail and flippers. Steve Zylius / University Communications ...