CORNISH SEAL SANCTUARY MOURNS THE LOSS OF BELOVED RESIDENT - SHEBA
Thursday 13th November 2025
The Cornish Seal Sanctuary is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Sheba, one of its most cherished residents, at the remarkable age of 51.
Affectionately known as the Queen of the Sanctuary, Sheba was a truly extraordinary grey seal who captured the hearts of staff, volunteers, and visitors alike for more than five decades. Her calm presence, gentle nature, and unmistakable character made her a true icon of the Sanctuary.
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URGENT APPEAL TO FUND LIFE CHANGING EYE SURGERY FOR RESCUED SEAL PUP
Friday 7th November 2025
The Cornish Seal Sanctuary is currently caring for a young rescued grey seal pup named Abeona, who is preparing for surgery to remove a damaged eye following a serious injury.
Abeona was rescued by volunteers from the British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) on the 8th of October 2025 after being found on a beach near Newquay. She was underweight for her age and had her left eye completely shut, indicating a significant injury.
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SANCTUARY URGES CARE AROUND SEAL PUPS AFTER SUSPECTED DOG BITE RESCUES
Thursday 23rd October 2025
The Cornish Seal Sanctuary is urging beachgoers to keep a safe distance from seal pups this October half term, after several of the sanctuary´s recent rescues arrived with injuries consistent with dog bites.
As the autumn rescue season continues, the team has already taken in a number of grey seal pups from around the Cornish coastline; many of them separated from their mothers or injured after being disturbed on beaches.
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A SAD FAREWELL TO CLIFF
Tuesday 16th September 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our much-loved puffin, Cliff, who sadly died after a sudden illness on Friday 5th September 2025.
The animal care team at the Sanctuary, alongside the Rosevean veterinarian team, worked tirelessly to give Cliff the best care possible, but unfortunately, we lost Cliff to a very sudden and short illness. We are currently awaiting post-mortem results to understand the cause of his illness.
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PRE-PUP SEASON WARNING - CORNISH SEAL SANCTUARY URGES PUBLIC TO HELP PROTECT VULNERABLE SEAL PUPS!
Tuesday 28th August 2025
With the change in seasons and stormy weather approaching, the Cornish Seal Sanctuary is urging the public to be extra vigilant as grey seal pup season begins along the Cornish coast.
Every year, vulnerable seal pups are born on the beaches around Cornwall. While many will thrive under the care of their mothers, human disturbance poses one of the greatest threats to their survival.
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VICTORY FOR SEALS ON CORNWALL´S COAST
Thursday 24th July 2025
The Cornish Seal Sanctuary are thrilled to share that Cornwall Council has passed a motion to discourage the sale of hollow flying rings, a major win for seal welfare. This decision follows tireless campaigning by our team, partner organisations, and dedicated supporters, helping protect our coastline´s iconic marine mammals from needless harm
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FROM CRAYONS TO CONSERVATION: YOUNG ARTISTS MAKE THEIR MARK AT THE CORNISH SEAL SANCTUARY
Thursday 24th July 2025
As the Cornish Seal Sanctuary celebrates its 50th anniversary, they´ve been looking to the next generation of ocean heroes to help mark their incredible milestone.
The challenge set to primary school aged children, was to design a celebratory logo to highlight 50 years of rescue, rehabilitation and release of seals at the Sanctuary in Gweek, Cornwall.
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FROM ICELAND TO ICE LOLLIES : PUFFINS BEAT THE HEAT AT THE CORNISH SEAL SANCTUARY
Friday 20th June 2025
As Cornwall sizzles in a summer heatwave, the Animal Care team at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary are pulling out all the stops to keep their animal residents cool; including some very special birds from a much colder climate.
Among the Sanctuary´s many residents are ten Icelandic rescue puffins, who are more accustomed to the brisk summer temperatures of their native home; typically between 10-13°C.
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TINY SEAL PUPS ADMITTED TO CORNISH SEAL SANCTUARY AS RESCUE SEASON STARTS ALARMINGLY EARLY
Thursday 5th June 2025
The Cornish Seal Sanctuary is caring for two critically ill grey seal pups; both rescued well before the expected start of pupping season, raising concern among marine conservationists about changing conditions along the Cornish coast.
One of the pups was flown in by helicopter from the Isles of Scilly, following an emergency response by the British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) and local authorities. Severely underweight at just over 12kg, with multiple injuries and signs of exhaustion, the pup is now being monitored closely in the Sanctuary´s seal hospital.
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RACE TO FUNDRAISE FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE
Tuesday 22nd April 2025
The Cornish Seal Sanctuary´s Resident Seals Set to Benefit from One-Week Matched Fundraising Campaign
The SEA LIFE TRUST Cornish Seal Sanctuary is hoping to make waves this Earth Day as it launches its Big Give Green Match Fund campaign, aiming to raise £1,250 in just one week to help fund a major project, building new, purpose-built pools for its beloved resident seals.
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BRAVE SEAL PUP RETURNS TO THE WILD AFTER SUPPORTER HELP
Monday 7th April 2025
A very special grey seal pup, Leaf Cutter, is making a triumphant return to the wild after receiving life-saving care at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary, thanks to the generosity of supporters who funded her critical operation.
Leaf Cutter was rescued earlier this year after being found severely malnourished and suffering from a serious injury that required intricate veterinary attention. The dedicated team at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary provided round-the-clock care, and with the incredible support of the public, funds were raised to cover the costs of her vital flipper surgery.
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A RARE GLIMPSE OF WINTER PUFFIN PLUMAGE AT THE CORNISH SEAL SANCTUARY
Thursday 27th March 2025
As the clocks in the UK go forward and spring approaches, nature is waking up, but at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary, visitors have a rare opportunity to see something usually hidden from view : puffins in their winter plumage!
Puffins typically spend the colder months far out at sea, meaning their winter beaks are almost never seen by the public. However, thanks to the sanctuary´s rescued puffins, who call Puffin Island home, visitors can witness this fascinating seasonal transformation up close.
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PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS INVITED TO DESIGN LOGO FOR CORNISH SEAL SANCTUARY´S 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Thursday 6th March 2025
Calling All Young Artists...help to shape the future for seals in Cornwall!
The Cornish Seal Sanctuary is inviting primary school-aged children in Cornwall to take part in celebrating an incredible milestone. As the Sanctuary at Gweek turns 50 years old, the focus is on creativity, education, and inspiring the next generation to protect marine life.
Children are encouraged to create a logo that captures the essence of the Cornish Seal Sanctuary´s work over the past five decades, while imagining a bright future for marine conservation.
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GPS-TAGGED SEAL PUP SPOTTED THRIVING IN THE WILD AFTER 600KM JOURNEY
Thursday 20th February 2025
A grey seal pup rehabilitated at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary has recently been spotted thriving in the wild two months after its release, showcasing incredible natural behaviours and resilience.
The rehabilitated pup was seen by James Savage and Peter Perkins, volunteers with the Seal Research Trust during a survey on the North coast of Cornwall.
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CORNISH SEAL SANCTUARY SEAL PUP WAITING FOR FLIPPER-SAVING OPERATION
Tuesday 28th January 2025
The Cornish Seal Sanctuary has launched an urgent fundraising appeal asking its supporters to help a little seal pup named "Leaf Cutter".
Leaf Cutter needs a lifesaving front flipper operation which will test the Sanctuary vet´s precision surgery skills. The operation is Leaf Cutter´s only chance of survival as she would sadly be unable to swim without a fully functioning front flipper.
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