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Netherlands · 2026

Grey and harbour seals

Seals around the Netherlands.

Follow public seal observations from the Netherlands. Browse published records, explore the places and stories behind them, or share an encounter with the Seal Watch team.

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  1. 2026
    De Razende Bol De Razende Bol
    Unidentified KNRM Texel

    A De Bruuzer crew member spotted a seal with something around its neck at De Razende Bol. KNRM and Ecomare responders found the animal and removed a rope. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  2. 2026
    Andijk marina, IJsselmeer Andijk
    Unidentified NH Nieuws / Mike Haakman

    A seal was filmed pursuing a carp in Andijk marina at about 13:15. It later swam beneath a catamaran. Species not recorded · 1 seal