Seal Sanctuary in Hel, Public aquarium in Hel, Poland.
Description
The Seal Sanctuary is a public aquarium with large pools where gray seals and harbor seals swim and receive care from marine specialists. The facility is designed specifically for observing these marine mammals and providing them with medical treatment and rehabilitation.
History
The sanctuary was founded in 1999 based on earlier conservation programs for seal populations in the southern Baltic region. Since then, it has become a center for restoring and protecting these marine mammals.
Culture
The facility serves as a place where visitors learn about seal behavior and their role in the Baltic Sea ecosystem. People come here to understand how these marine mammals live and why their protection matters to the region.
Practical
Visitors can watch seal feedings multiple times each day and join educational programs in Polish and English during summer months. The best time to visit is early in the day when the animals are most active.
Did you know?
The sanctuary operates an online streaming system that lets researchers and the public watch seal behavior in real time. People can observe how the animals play and interact from anywhere in the world.
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