The extraordinary Seagull Shoal Reserve (Mewia Łacha), where the Vistula River meets the sea, is the only place along the Baltic Sea where, in addition to nesting birds, one can encounter seals in their natural habitat.
Videos circulating on the internet for several days have captivated tourists. The footage was captured in the Mewia Łacha reserve, where one can observe a group of resting seals. Now, with the favorable weather, many people are heading there to witness this extraordinary phenomenon.
The seals have become an internet sensation, leading to an influx of tourists to the Seagull Shoal Reserve. However, before setting out to observe, it's imperative to prioritize nature conservation by refraining from disturbing the indigenous wildlife.
In the 20th century, grey seals faced challenges due to hunting and pollution, leading to a drastic decline in their population throughout the Baltic Sea. Now, their numbers are half of what they were 100 years ago.
Thanks to conservation efforts, hunting of seals has ceased, and efforts have been made to provide them with places of peace and quiet.
The main threat to these remarkable animals is the shrinking of the areas they naturally inhabit. In spring, young seals born in the Baltic Sea are just starting to become independent, exposing them to many dangers. If spotted on the coast, it's essential not to approach them and to notify a maritime station or the WWF Blue Patrol.
The seals have become an internet sensation, leading to an influx of tourists to the Seagull Shoal Reserve. However, before setting out to observe, it's imperative to prioritize nature conservation by refraining from disturbing the indigenous wildlife.
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In the 20th century, grey seals faced challenges due to hunting and pollution, leading to a drastic decline in their population throughout the Baltic Sea. Now, their numbers are half of what they were 100 years ago.
Thanks to conservation efforts, hunting of seals has ceased, and efforts have been made to provide them with places of peace and quiet.
The main threat to these remarkable animals is the shrinking of the areas they naturally inhabit. In spring, young seals born in the Baltic Sea are just starting to become independent, exposing them to many dangers. If spotted on the coast, it's essential not to approach them and to notify a maritime station or the WWF Blue Patrol.
Source: gdansk.tvp.pl
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