seals

Seals are migrating to Jersey Shore beaches this winter in search of warmer waters, sun and food, but keep your distance.

It's not uncommon for seals to sunbathe along the Jersey shore when the water temperature dips below 45 degrees, and while this year's visit by the seal population was a bit delayed, the creatures have finally arrived, according to the Gateway National Recreation Area.

The unseasonably warm start to winter has delayed the arrival of some annual visitors to the Garden State.

An injured seal was removed from a beach in Sea Isle City on Sunday and is recovering at the Marine Mammal Stranding Center. Founding Director Bob Schoelkopf told New Jersey 101.5 the young male harbor seal was spotted on Friday on the 92nd Street Beach in the Townsend Inlet and rescued as people got closer to the seal as it lay on the open beach...

This is the time of year when injured or sick seals start showing up in New Jersey waters and on our beaches. It’s also when the Marine Mammal Stranding Center comes in to save the day.

As the weather continues to warm up, do not be surprised if you see seals sunbathing along the beaches of the Jersey Shore. So far, 23 of the mammals have been seen and marine officials are warning residents to keep their distance.

BRIGANTINE, N.J. (AP) — A seal with a fondness for New Jersey beaches — and the food-sharing fishermen and beachgoers that come with them — is headed for Detroit after becoming a little too friendly with the locals.

Now that it's winter, seals have started to make an appearance along the New Jersey coastline. But if you happen to come across one, don't approach it.