Since 2015, researchers Bea and Marga have been conducting field research in the Dollard. They are researching common seal mothers here. These seals come to the Dollard area to give birth to and nurse their pups. This research provides valuable and now indispensable insights for our mission: a healthy seal in a healthy sea.
In May and June, the common seal birthing season, several seal mothers return each year. Many of them are recognized by the researchers. Bea and Marga recognize the seals by their spotting pattern. They named the seals for their research.
Below are some common seals we expect to see this year again in the Dollard:
