Atlantic Highlands Herald: Protection Needed for Winter Seals at Sandy Hook
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With the coming of winter next month, my mind turns to the arrival of winter seals in Sandy Hook Bay. Soon a variety of seals will arrive from up north and take residency in Sandy Hook Bay during the winter to feed and rest before spring mating begins along the shores of New England or Canada.
Below is a letter to the Superintendent of Gateway National Recreation Area to ask for greater protection of the seal's traditional winter resting site in Sandy Hook Bay. In the past few years, there has been greater human interactions with seals from dog walkers, fishermen, kayakers, wind surfers, and others. Increased human interactions with seals can be a problem because if a seal is not able to warm up each day on the beach, it becomes susceptible to illness and predators. If continually disturbed, seals may even abandon traditional haul out sites permanently.
Below is a letter to the Superintendent of Gateway National Recreation Area to ask for greater protection of the seal's traditional winter resting site in Sandy Hook Bay. In the past few years, there has been greater human interactions with seals from dog walkers, fishermen, kayakers, wind surfers, and others. Increased human interactions with seals can be a problem because if a seal is not able to warm up each day on the beach, it becomes susceptible to illness and predators. If continually disturbed, seals may even abandon traditional haul out sites permanently.
Posted by WILDNEWJERSEY at 11/29/2010 2:00 PM 
Categories: Sea Life
Tags: sandy hook Sandy Hook Bay migration seals
Categories: Sea Life
Tags: sandy hook Sandy Hook Bay migration seals
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