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Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) - Saguenay St. Lawrence Marine Park - 2021-08-20
Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) - 2021-08-20

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Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus)

A large seal found along the shores in the North Atlantic area. Feeds on fishes near the coast down to a depth of 70m.

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Characteristics

  • Length: 2.1-2.4m
  • Weight: 180-270kg

How to Identify

Similar in appearance like the Harbour Seal. The distinctive characteristic is the shape of the head. The Grey Seal has a dog snout like nose and mouth, best noticed when seen from the side.

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Where and When to Spot

Grey Seals are around all year. Our observations of foraging animals happened during August in Saguenay St. Lawrence Marine Park.