Please be alert as you enjoy the many recreational activities both on the waters of Puget Sound and along its shoreline. You never know when you might come across a resting harbor seal pup, newborn or newly weaned.

It is normal for a seal pup to be alone on the beach and does not mean abandonment. Undisrupted rest is critical to seals’ well-being and ultimate survival.

If you see a seal onshore, stay back and observe quietly from a distance. Always keep dogs leashed.

For West Seattle beaches, please report the animal and location to Seal Sitters’ hotline @ 206-905-SEAL (7325). For all other Washington beaches, call the NOAA hotline @ 1-866-767-6114.