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MERR Responds to Multiple Seal Incidents on Delmarva Beaches

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 2:55 PM

DELMARVA — The Marine Education, Research & Rehabilitation Institute (MERR) responded to five seal incidents on April 19. Volunteers were called to several beaches, handling three grey seal pups, an adult grey seal, and a harp seal. Two grey seal pups briefly… The post MERR Responds to Multiple Seal Incidents on Delmarva Beaches appeared first on TV Delmarva .

DELMARVA — The Marine Education, Research & Rehabilitation Institute (MERR) responded to five seal incidents on April 19. Volunteers were called to several beaches, handling three grey seal pups, an adult grey seal, and a harp seal. Two grey seal pups briefly rested on the shore before returning to the water, while a third pup was relocated from a busy beach to a quieter area. The adult grey seal, known as Leo, passed away peacefully after several days of observation, a common occurrence for older male grey seals nearing the end of their lifespan. The harp seal was found resting on the docks in Rehoboth Bay.
MERR volunteers worked throughout the holiday weekend to ensure the seals received necessary care and protection.

The post MERR Responds to Multiple Seal Incidents on Delmarva Beaches appeared first on TV Delmarva .

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