Back SEA LIFE Scarborough has been rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing seal pups from the North Sea coastline and beyond that find themselves in trouble, whether it be eye problems, respiratory infections and malnourishment to broken bones, pollution-related problems and being separated from their mother too soon. A quick reminder that if you discover a seal pup that is in distress or alone, please call the SEA LIFE Scarborough on 01723 373414 and/or the British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) team on 01825 765546. Trained experts are on call around the clock to race to the rescue of seal pups in trouble anywhere around the coast. DO keep your distance; DON´T attempt to handle or touch the pup; DON´T attempt to put the pup back in the sea; DON´T ignore the situation; DO tell the appropriate organisation. When you ring, please be prepared to give an exact location of the seal, your contact details, what condition is the seal in for example is it alone, thin, injured or seems unwell (noisy breathing, coughing, runny nose). Tell people around you to keep clear of the seal by at least 50 metres, if you can, draw a circle in the sand around the pup. Remember most often seals come out of the water on to land to rest, digest after eating their food, relax and sleep.

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