Neeltje Jans
A white, red-eyed seal was seen on the beach at Neeltje Jans. NL Times reports that Reddingsteam Zeedieren described the animal as albino.
Source: NL Times / Reddingsteam Zeedieren Nederland
6 Sep 2026 2026 · Neeltje JansNetherlands · North Sea
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From the public record.
Read recent published observations from the Netherlands. Each entry keeps its original source attribution and a link back to the archive.
De Razende Bol
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.
Source: KNRM Texel
18 Apr 2026 2026 · De Razende BolAndijk
A seal was filmed pursuing a carp in Andijk marina at about 13:15. It later swam beneath a catamaran.
Source: NH Nieuws / Mike Haakman
2 Apr 2026 2026 · AndijkZandvoort
A grey seal came ashore during a school group's beach field activity, then swam near the group before disappearing into the waves.
Source: IVN Zuid-Kennemerland
23 Mar 2026 2026 · ZandvoortTexel
A young grey seal entangled in net was found at Paal 15. Ecomare took it into care because the net had caused a neck wound.
Source: Ecomare
9 Feb 2026 2026 · TexelTexel
A young grey seal dragging a large piece of net was found near the lighthouse. Ecomare removed the net and left the animal on the beach.
Source: Ecomare
9 Feb 2026 2026 · TexelEgmond
A black seal was observed on the Egmond coast. The report calls the animal Milo; finder Marco Snijders described its dark coat as melanism.
Source: NH Nieuws / Marco Snijders
7 Feb 2026 2026 · EgmondTexel
A young grey seal was found near the lighthouse with net around its neck. Ecomare staff cut it free at the scene.
Source: Ecomare
7 Feb 2026 2026 · TexelScheveningen
During a field trip, observers reported a harbour seal on the harbour beach and a grey seal swimming beside the southern pier.
Source: Vogel- en Natuurvereniging Zoetermeer (VNVZ)
31 Jan 2026 2026 · ScheveningenAmsterdam
A young grey seal was seen resting on business premises in Amsterdam's western harbour area. Seal responders later moved the animal to IJmuiden beach.
Source: NOS / NH / AT5
7 Jan 2026 2026 · Amsterdam