Be Seal Smart!

🚨It’s Time to be Seal Smart!🚨 With harbour seal pupping season underway, you may come across pups resting alone on shore. In most cases, the pup is not abandoned — but it’s important to know how to respond in a way that protects both the animal and your own safety. 🚑🦭 It all comes down to three simple steps: Don’t Touch 🤚🏼Do not approach, pick up, feed or return the animal to the water. In Canada, it is against the law to disturb a marine mammal. Never attempt to rescue a marine mammal on your own. Stay Back ↔️Keep a safe distance from the animal and keep pets away. Use your camera’s zoom if you’re taking photos. Call and Report ☎️Call VAMMR’s 24-hour hotline at 604-258-SEAL (7325). Our team can assess whether the pup needs help. To report a marine mammal disturbance, you can also contact Fisheries and Oceans Canada at 1-800-465-4336. 👮🏼‍♀️ #MarineMammalRescue #RescueRehabRelease #SealPup #PSA #BeSealSmart #ExploreBC