Seal Release
Free and open to the public
MARC is having a release of its last Harp Seals that have undergone successful Rehabilitation.
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
"Androscoggin"
MARC 10-017 Pg
Harp Seal (Phoca groenlandica)
Arrival Date: 3/11/2010
Strand Date: 3/10/2010
Stranded At: Freeport, Maine
Rescued by: Maine Department of Marine Resources
Gender: Female
Age: Sub-Adult
Admit Weight: 73 lbs (33.25 kg)
Admit Length: 40 in (102.00 cm)
Release Date: 5/17/10
"Washington"
MARC 10-019 Pg
Harp Seal (Phoca groenlandica)
Arrival Date: 3/25/2010
Strand Date: 3/25/2010
Stranded At: Brunswick, Maine
Rescued by: Maine Department of Marine Resources
Gender: Female
Age: Yearling (1-2 yrs.)
Admit Weight: 67 lbs (30.45 kg)
Admit Length: 41 in (104.00 cm)
Reason for Rehabilitation: Failure to thrive
Address
Granite Point Beach (at the end of Granite Point Rd)
United States