Seal Release
Free and open to the public
Directions
Follow Route 9 past the University of New England about 2.7 Miles. Left onto Granite Point Rd. Follow road to the end. Parking is limited, please car pool if you can.
Seals being released
"Oxford"
MARC 10-018 Hg
Grey Seal Halichoerus grypus
Arrival Date: 3/21/2010
Stranded At: Wells Beach, Wells, Maine
Rescued by: Maine Department of Marine Resources
Gender: Male Age: Pup (< 1 yr.)
Admit Weight: 30 lbs (13.45 kg)
Admit Length: 34 in (86.00 cm)
Reason for Rehabilitation: Maternal separation
"Sebago"
MARC 10-013 Pg
Harp Seal Phoca groenlandica
Arrival Date: 3/3/2010
Stranded At: Old Orchard Beach, Old Orchard, Maine
Rescued by: Maine Department of Marine Resources
Gender: Female Age: Yearling (1-2 yrs.)
Admit Weight: 49 lbs (22.40 kg)
Admit Length: 39 in (99.00 cm)
Reason for Rehabilitation: Failure to thrive
Address
Granite Point Beach (at the end of Granite Point Rd)
United States