REMEMBERING ROBERT MOYLAN 52, OF BEACHWOOD
March 27, 2024In Memoriam: John Chyko, Esteemed Teacher at Toms River Elementary School
March 27, 2024
Here is where you can spot a Seal at New Jersey shorelines.
Did you know seals can be spotted on our New Jersey shorelines all throughout the year?
For a variety of reasons, seals come up to sunbathe, regulate body temperature, molt old fur, food or to escape predators.
Seal sightings tend to be most common in the winter months from December to February and early spring ranging throughout March and April.
There are three species of seals that are most commonly found on our coastline – Atlantic harbor seals, grey seals and harp seals.
Please remember that these are marine mammals, that are WILD carnivores with sharp teeth, with a flight-or flight response to threats.
While the commonly spotted seal species are not classified as endangered or threatened, marine mammals are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
If you are lucky enough to observe one on the shores of Cape May Point State Park, Corson’s Inlet State Park or Island Beach State Park, or anywhere else, please observe from a distance and stay at least 50 feet away.
If the animal appears sick or has visible injuries, please contact the state park office and park staff will contact the Marine Mammal Stranding Center.
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center is located in Brigantine, New Jersey and is the only facility in New Jersey that is licensed to handle marine mammals.
For more information about the Marine Mammal Stranding Center, please visit: www.mmsc.org
