Surveys conducted during the 2025–2026 period have documented a substantial rise in gray seal populations in the Wadden Sea and Helgoland.
A total of 3,385 pups and 12,497 gray seals were counted, reflecting a continued upward trend in their numbers.
These findings, published by Phys.org, highlight the ongoing recovery of gray seals in this region.
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Update at 20:40 UTC on 2026-07-02
Phys.org reported This year's surveys of gray seals in the Wadden Sea and on Helgoland once again show an upward trend. During the 2025–2026 survey year, 3,385 pups and 12,497 gray seals were recorded during the molting period. The results have been publishe.
Sources: Phys.org