CHEERS! - Harbor Seal Viewing Standards on CRESLI Seal Walks
[ Image courtesy A.H. Kopelman ]
Stay on the upper part of the beach or bluffs and away from the water's edge.
Remain quiet and calm during the observation.
Wear drab, muted colors.
Never throw objects at the animal or in the water.
If you encounter a seal on the beach stay at least 100 yards away.
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Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island, Inc.
Long Island Seal Walk tours November - May.
[ See their Marine Mammals and Sea Turtles leaflet for the region (332Kb PDF) ]