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 Een zeehond in nood gezien? Meld een zeehond en Bel 0595 526 526.

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What to do if you come across a seal

Seals are the largest predators in the Netherlands. With a mouth full of sharp teeth and nasty bacteria, they can have quite the vicious bite. They will bite if they feel threatened by you. That is why you should stay well away from them. Do you know what to do if you come across a seal? Let us explain.

What do we do with your report?

A lot of stuff happens before a seal guard comes to the beach to check up on a seal. The seal's condition determines what action will be taken. The decision to take it in for rehabilitation is always made by an operating seal rehabilitation centre. We are happy to tell you exactly how this works.

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