How You Can Help Seals.
Online
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Share.
Join seal related social media groups promoting responsible wildlife watching and share key posts about seal conservation and why it is important to give them space.
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Protect.
Avoid naming sensitive seal sites to avoid increasing footfall and minimise disturbance levels
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Encourage.
Avoid sharing photos of seals looking at the camera (as they could have been disturbed and it encourages others to seek similar photos).
Campaign
Write to your MP asking them to sign the early day motion for greater seal protection - Link Here.
Sign the parliamentary petition for greater seal protection - Link Here
Image: Environment Minister George Eustice
At Home
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Clean.
Use plant-based cleaning products where water is washed down home drains (toilets, sinks, washing/dishwashing machines)
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Filter.
Use a microplastic trap bag for washing all plastic clothes (all stretch fabrics) apart from those that are 100% wool, cotton and silk
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Flush.
Only pee, poo, paper and plant-based cleaning products down the loo
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The Rs.
Reduce single-use plastic bottles and bags.
Reuse, repurpose, recycle all plastic products
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Eat.
Eat local line-caught fish and pot caught shellfish
Outside
Keep Your Distance – it may be tempting to try and get a better view but even if the seals don’t move, getting close will disturb seals. Take binoculars and use zoom lenses if you want to take photos
Put the wildlife first when outdoors.
Seals can be inquisitive when in the water but please be careful and don’t take advantage.
Look out for and take note of any information signs.
understand you are in an area where you are likely to come across seals and be prepared to change your route or move away from an area if you encounter any.
Report wildlife disturbance to 101
Do a beach clean – pick up all looped items and take everything home.
Use reusable drinking containers and water refill app
