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Injured harbor seal from Ship Bottom beach on path to recovery

Discovered on Valentine's Day with several wounds, the 1-year-old male seal was promptly taken into the care of the Marine Mammal Stranding Center.

News 12 Staff

Feb 19, 2025, 8:00 AM

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A young harbor seal found stranded on the beaches of Ship Bottom has been given a second chance at life.

Discovered on Valentine's Day with several wounds, the 1-year-old male seal was promptly taken into the care of the Marine Mammal Stranding Center.

The seal, who has begun to eat on his own, is healing well and is expected to make a full recovery, providing hope for his eventual return to the wild.

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