About Us

Seal Watch was founded in 2021 in response to a tragic incident in Barnes, where a dog fatally injured Freddie the seal. The event received national attention and highlighted the urgent need for greater awareness and protection of the UK’s native marine wildlife. Seal Watch was created to enhance education, promote responsible wildlife watching, and increase our understanding of the UK’s seals, particularly those living in the Thames.

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Working in partnership with Seal Alliance and British Divers Marine Life Rescue, Seal Watch actively supports the government-backed Give Seals Space campaign and the Marine and Coastal Wildlife Code.

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Our mission is to raise public awareness, contribute valuable scientific data on seal monitoring and identification, and ensure that seals in the Thames and across the UK are protected and respected, fostering safer and more harmonious interactions between humans and these extraordinary marine neighbours.

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