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Winter can be a challenging period for young Common/Harbour seals due to environmental stress and disease risks, includi...
14/10/2025

Winter can be a challenging period for young Common/Harbour seals due to environmental stress and disease risks, including parasitic infections like lungworms, which can impair respiratory function and reduce survival chances. Juveniles are particularly vulnerable to such infections during their first year. The infection can be fatal if untreated, and it is a common reason for seal rehabilitation admissions.

Morning ! True seals have almost perfectly round (spherical) lenses, which are optimal for focusing light underwater. Th...
08/10/2025

Morning !

True seals have almost perfectly round (spherical) lenses, which are optimal for focusing light underwater. This adaptation allows them to achieve emmetropia (proper focus) while submerged, compensating for the similar refractive indices of water and the eye’s internal fluids. On land, this makes them somewhat nearsighted, but underwater, their vision is sharp.



28/09/2025

The Plot Twist

Grey seals are s*xually dimorphic, females being smaller than males, and breeding colony s*x ratios tend to be skewed to...
12/09/2025

Grey seals are s*xually dimorphic, females being smaller than males, and breeding colony s*x ratios tend to be skewed towards an excess of females.



Hey, we made it! Go enjoy the weekend!
06/09/2025

Hey, we made it! Go enjoy the weekend!



Gray and harbor seals have muscular nostrils that close tightly when diving to prevent water from entering their lungs. ...
02/09/2025

Gray and harbor seals have muscular nostrils that close tightly when diving to prevent water from entering their lungs. This closure is automatic—when their facial muscles relax, the nostrils are closed by default, supporting long, deep dives by protecting the airways and conserving oxygen. When the seal surfaces, it actively opens its nostrils to breathe.

25/08/2025

Foca arpa del Océano Atlántico Norte y Océano Glacial Ártico. Se le llama así por la supuesta forma de arpa en su lomo.

Young gray seals are not only very curious (as most seals usually are) but they can also be very sociable. After their f...
25/08/2025

Young gray seals are not only very curious (as most seals usually are) but they can also be very sociable. After their first year, they are eager to explore their surroundings.
Before they grow up and become grumpies, their adolescence is a time when they are at their most emotional and social; doesn't look a lot like us humans ?
Just look at this couple; it's the whole story

The Black Oystercatcher, a common seal colony accompanier. It is often seen gorgeously strolling the beach, pecking the ...
22/08/2025

The Black Oystercatcher, a common seal colony accompanier. It is often seen gorgeously strolling the beach, pecking the sand to catch worms and small creatures.



Baby’s first wetsuit.This brave little guy swaps his fluffy white coat for sleek spots as he takes his very first splash...
01/08/2025

Baby’s first wetsuit.
This brave little guy swaps his fluffy white coat for sleek spots as he takes his very first splash into the big sea!



Sleepy little cutie !
24/07/2025

Sleepy little cutie !



24/07/2025

Japanniversary Poster Contest! 🎉🦭

Bijna een jaar geleden gingen onze livestreams viraal in Japan – en dat vieren we! Doe mee aan onze posterwedstrijd en ontwerp een unieke poster. Alles mag, zolang het maar met zeehonden te maken heeft. 😍 Minstens één poster gaan we als limited edition verkopen in onze WEC Waddenwinkel én online. Uiteraard gaan alle opbrengsten naar de zeehondenzorg.

📅 Deadline: vrijdag 25 juli
🎨 Meedoen? Stuur je ontwerp in via: https://forms.gle/9ctUhRnY7ytzRWF67

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Japanniversary Poster Contest! 🎉🦭

Almost a year ago, our livestreams went viral in Japan - and we are celebrating! Enter our poster contest and design a unique poster. It can be anything, as long as it has to do with seals. 😍 At least one poster will be sold as a limited edition in our WEC Wadden shop as well as online. Of course, all proceeds will go to our seal hospital.

📅 Deadline: Friday 25 July
🎨 Want to participate? Submit your design at: https://forms.gle/9ctUhRnY7ytzRWF67

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日本周年記念ポスターコンテスト 🎉🦭

約1年前、私たちのライブストリームが日本で大流行しました！ポスターコンテストに参加して、ユニークなポスターをデザインしてください。シールに関するものであれば何でもOKです。少なくとも1枚のポスターは、WECワッデンショップとオンラインショップで限定販売されます。もちろん、収益はすべてアザラシの保護に使われます。

📅 締切：7月25日（金）
🎨 参加をご希望ですか？https://forms.gle/9ctUhRnY7ytzRWF67

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