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BDMLR North East England British Divers Marine Life Rescue - North East of England
Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, Middlesbrough

25/05/2026

⚠️ HELP: Real Protection For Seals ⚠️

The UK is home to internationally important populations of grey and harbour (common) seals. Yet despite recommendations from conservation experts, neither species is protected from intentional or reckless disturbance under the Wildlife and Countryside Act.

Disturbance can force seals to waste valuable energy reserves, increase stress levels, and even contribute to pup abandonment. With growing pressures from tourism, recreation, drones and uncontrolled dogs, the need for protection has never been greater.

That's why the Give Seals Space campaign has been launched by The Seal Alliance, calling on the Government to reconsider expert recommendations and provide seals with legal protection from disturbance.

But public support is critical to its success.

✍️ Please sign and share the petition.
📢 Every signature helps show that seal protection matters.

✅ PETITION: https://www.change.org/p/give-seals-space

More information is available on our website. Link in the comments 👇

🦭  Our NEST unit has been extremely busy over the last few months, supporting pups like these three rescued from across ...
22/01/2026

🦭 Our NEST unit has been extremely busy over the last few months, supporting pups like these three rescued from across the North East (Cocklawburn, Beadnell and Hartlepool) in November and early December — with the smallest weighing only 12.6kg! 😲

Each pup was assessed by Medics when reported to us by kind hearted members of the public, before travelling to our NEST unit for care in the form of feeds, warmth and veterinary treatment.

You can see the white lanugo fur which shows how young the pups were when rescued - they don’t easily know how to feed themselves, which means volunteer dedication is essential to get them self-feeding. Collectively they gained almost 10kg in weight during their stay - safe to say we are absolutely delighted!

Once ready, three pups transferred across to Tynemouth Seal Hospital just before the New Year for the last stage in their rehabilitation journey - their swims! 🏊‍♂️

Swimming is an important part of a young seals rehabilitation process and is the final stage before they are released back in to the wild again. ❤️

If you see a seal in distress anywhere in the UK, our Hotline is available 24/7 for assistance 📞 01825 765546

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