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BDMLR is the UKs leading organisation dedicated to the rescue and well-being of all marine animals in distress around the UK. RESCUE HOTLINE: 01825 765546

31/10/2026

28/10/2026

🦭 Absolutely tyred… Didn’t even bring a bike! 🚲

After the storms swept across Orkney, this little seal pup found an unexpected spot to catch some 💤 today.. tucked away in a bike shelter!

There are some very sleepy seal pups being reported across the west coast of the UK this week after the recent storms. Some have been abandoned, injured or unwell and have needed our help. Others have been monitored by our Medics while they got some hard earned rest 😴

Young seals don’t want human contact; they just want somewhere to sleep. Unusual locations are sometimes the only shelter they can find, but a quiet spot only stays restful if we let them enjoy it in peace 💙

Spotted a pup you’re concerned about?
📞 Our hotline is ready for your call: 01825 765546

19/10/2026

Look at these amazing ocean isles pires bracelets

23/09/2026

🦭 Rescue is a team effort 🦭

Handling a wild seal is a skilled job. Even a small pup can be fast, strong and capable of delivering a serious bite

Our trained Marine Mammal Medics often work in pairs or small teams, using appropriate PPE and specialist handling techniques to protect themselves, each other and the animal while keeping stress to a minimum

If you find a seal you’re concerned about, please don’t attempt to handle them yourself. Keep children and dogs well back and call our rescue hotline on 01825 765546 for advice

Our Marine Mammal Medics are trained especially to help 💪

📷 Alicia Wiley

21/09/2026

BDMLR teams have been responding to an incident involving a pod of around 40 pilot whales off the Northumberland coast.

Following reports of several whales stranded around Coquet Island, our Marine Mammal Medics and equipment were mobilised, while teams continued monitoring the wider coastline for other members of the pod.

Read our full update on the incident and response:

https://bdmlr.org.uk/pilot-whale-mass-stranding-northumberland

21/09/2026

💔 Can we keep the coast wild, not waste-filled? 🦭

Comfort: questionable
Scenery: excellent
Tidiness: needs work…

Seals often rest in some very awkward looking positions, and this is definitely no exception. For a seal however, this is a lovely place to relax. But, the rubbish surrounding this pup definitely doesn’t belong there 😔

Let’s all take home what we bring to the coast. If litter is near a resting seal, we can return to collect it once they’ve moved on.. watching out for hidden sharps ❤️

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

📱 Phone system changes today 📞

Our phone system is being updated today, with a new recorded message and menu of options for callers.

The changes are scheduled to take place from 12pm, and there may be some brief disruption while the update is completed.

Please bear with us during this time, if you cannot get through to us, please email us instead at: [email protected]

Our number remains the same: 01825 765546

Thank you for your patience!

Address

Lime House, Regency Close
Uckfield
TN221DS

Telephone

+441825765546

Website

http://www.bdmlr.org.uk/

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