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Seals aren't very difficult to find around Texel. Its beautiful nature, the clean water, space and tranquility certainly has a positive impact on these animals, and it makes them thrive. Seals look cute and seem to live the ideal life. They lounge a lot on the beach and soak up the sun. Furthermore, they swim occasionally and eat fresh delicious fish.
Off the coast of live fairly large populations. The number of seals around the Wadden islands is growing rapidly. Exact numbers aren't know of course because they swim around a lot. But once they feel comfortable somewhere they keep coming back to that area. And they're everywhere. Most of them around Terschelling where they comfortably lie on the sandbanks.
The Dutch waters are home to two kinds of seals; the regular and the gray one. The regular seal is the smallest of the two, the males can grow up to two meters. The animals usually have dark spots on their gray, dark brown or black pelt. The head is small in proportion to their bodies. The nostrils have a V-shape. The gray seal is considerably larger and can be up to three meters long. They distinguish themselves by their straight noses and separated nostrils. Their pelt is usually gray, but it can also be dark brown and even black.
The seals lounge in groups, but live a solitary life. A mother cares only briefly for her young, about four weeks. In danger, she saves herself and not her young. If she loses her young for whatever reason she won't look for it. Those pups are sometimes found on time and brought to a seal sanctuarie.
Seals feel quite comfortable at a reasonable distance from humans. Some seals you come across in the middle of the sea swim curiously along with you. On the sandbanks they gather in large groups. Here they rest in the sun and raising their young. Therefore it is essential that they're not disturbed. Seals prefer to lie on sandbanks where they feel safe. Those are usually shallow plates, and then they lie on the steep sides. That way, they can quickly go into the water when they sense danger. In summer time occasionally boaters decide to go to a sandbank with seals. Then they disappear in an instant, and it's also prohibited.
For the general public the seals are one of the the trademarks of the Wadden Sea. The Wadden Sea is the perfect environment for seals: the exposed sandbanks during low tide form the ideal location to rest or raise their young. Especially on the sandbanks around Terschelling various large groups of seals are present. It's possible for visitors to the Wadden Sea are to catch a glimpse of the seals in their natural habitat. The best moments you can spot the seals are:
Located near Texel is the uninhabited island Noorderhaaks, also known as 'De Razende Bol'. This beautiful piece of nature is home to a large colony of seals, which can almost always be found here. A visit to De Razende Bol offers a unique opportunity to observe these impressive animals in their natural environment.
Would you like to spot seals on the Wadden Sea? Het Sop Seal Tours departs daily from the harbor of Oudeschild on the beautiful island of Texel and offers you a unique experience at sea. What can you expect at Het Sop? - Adventurous Seal Tours: Step aboard Het Sop and enjoy a guaranteed adventure! With small groups of up to twelve people, you'll sail to the coast ...
Step aboard the TX44 Wadden Cruise for an unforgettable tour from the harbour of Oudeschild on the beautiful island of Texel. Enjoy a unique experience as the captain tells you about the Wadden Sea area. What can you expect on a tour with the TX44? - Seal Watching: Have you always wanted to see seals in the wild? With the TX44 Wadden Cruise, you can spot them on ...
Embark on an adventurous journey on the TX-10 ‘Emmie’ from the port of Oudeschild across the Wadden Sea and experience the unique adventure of mudflat walking and mudflat hiking. This excursion offers an unforgettable experience for all ages, allowing you to witness the wonders of the Wadden Sea up close. What Can You Expect During a Mudflat Tour? - ...
Op zoek naar een bijzondere vaartocht op de Waddenzee? Het schip Anna wacht op je in de haven van Oudeschild. De boot vaart langs de kust van Texel, waar vaak één van Texels favoriete inwoners te vinden zijn: zeehonden! Wat kun je verwachten tijdens de Zeehondentocht met de Anna? - Adembenemende Natuur: Geniet van een unieke vaartocht langs de prachtige kust van ...
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Ecomare on Texel is a seal rescue center and nature museum located in the National Park 'Duinen van Texel'. This center offers a versatile and educational experience for the whole family, where you can get up close with the nature of the coast and sea. What can you expect? - Seal Rescue Center: See seals up close at Ecomare's rescue center. The feeding times at ...