Unicorn Haven

02/18/2025

From Dog People.

02/14/2025

02/14/2025

*This photo was taken by our Stranding team responding to a call for a seal in distress a few seasons ago. The pawprints and footprints in the sand tell the story of why this little one was so exhausted. Fortunately, a concerned bystander called us to rescue the seal, who made a full recovery and was able to be returned to the wild.*
Get to know me: "I am very tired, let me explain why. I am a Grey seal, and I was born on an island somewhere between New England and Canada only a few weeks ago. We stay with our mothers for only two weeks, and then we are completely independent and on our own. We follow the fish south, 300 miles or more depending on our birthplace, until we reach New Jersey. I have made this long journey by myself, evading predators and hunting for my own fish. It has been a lot to learn in a short period of time! Did you know that when I dive, my body only sends blood to my heart, lungs, and brain? When I'm done hunting for fish, it is very important that I get lots of rest on land to let my body recover as the rest of my organs go back to work filtering my blood and replenishing my oxygen stores. So now I am very tired, and I have hauled out on this beach to rest and regulate my body temperature before moving on. Before now, I have not had much experience with humans. They are alien to me, standing very tall on two legs and making loud sounds. I have learned that when the humans are around, I must stay vigilant, which makes me even more tired. Sometimes I even have to flee back into the ocean before I am ready because I am so nervous! Also, even though you like to call me cute names like “sea doggo”, I don’t want to be friends with your dogs, we are natural enemies and can hurt each other very badly. I am a carnivore with very sharp teeth to hunt live fish, so I don't need you to try to feed or pet me, I will bite you if you get too close. Please just respect me for who I am- a wild animal trying to survive. Stay at least 150 feet away from me, more if I lift my head and notice you. I am very tired, so just leave me alone to rest, and don’t tell the other humans where I am. If you are concerned about me, please call the MMSC 24-hour hotline (609) 266-0538 and trained Stranding Technicians will check on me. Thank you!"

02/04/2025

01/26/2025

BOLO, please share

01/17/2025

Still missing. Please share