The sessions will feature seal-related artifacts, visuals and stories focused on the resident seal colony that frequents the area.
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With winter in full swing, the Marine Education, Research & Rehabilitation Institute is reminding Delaware beachgoers and boaters to maintain a safe distance from seals spotted in the area.
The MERR Institute has been busy helping out very young baby seals found along the Delaware coast. These little seals still have their fluffy white baby fur, showing they're too young to find food by themselves and still need their moms.Â
A young seal named Prince was released back into the ocean today. The seal was found washed on the shore in Rehoboth Beach back in February. Prince received rehabilitation from the National Aquarium in Baltimore.
In winter months, four different species of seals visit Delaware waterways and can often be seen resting and sunning themselves on rocks, docks, and beaches throughout the state. The Marine Education, Research & Rehabilitation Institute reminds people to keep a safe distance from the animals.
Winter is peak season for the rescue of certain marine animals, especially seals and sea turtles that frequent Delaware waters.
LEWES, Del. - Another seal washed up on the shores of Cape Henlopen State Park on Tuesday, at a time of year where we start to see the number of seals in our area winding down. WRDE has another look at how previously rescued seals are doing.