These rescued pups are in the outside nursery pools for their next stage of rehabilitation which means they are on the road to recovery and also have deeper pools to swim in.
They are doing really well and are learning how to compete for fish which are all vital skills seal pups will need when they are released back out into the wild.
Urgent Appeal to Fund Life Changing Eye Surgery for Rescued Seal Pup
The Cornish Seal Sanctuary is currently caring for a young rescued grey seal pup named Abeona, who is preparing for surgery to remove a damaged eye following a serious injury.
Abeona was rescued by volunteers from the British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) on the 8th of October 2025 after being found on a beach near Newquay. She was underweight for her age and had her left eye completely shut, indicating a significant injury.
After two weeks of care at the BDMLR seal unit, where she received antibiotics and pain relief, Abeona began to show small signs of improvement and even started opening her injured eye. She was then transferred to the Cornish Seal Sanctuary to continue her rehabilitation journey.
Click here to read Abeona´s Press Release.
Pup Update - 14th November 2025 : We are so happy to share that Abeona´s surgery to remove her eye went really well.
Thanks to the incredible team at Rosevean Vets, she is now back to her playful and feisty self, playing with the hose and growling at the team like nothing ever happened!
Thank you so much for all your kind donations and support, the Cornish Seal Sanctuary truly couldn´t do it without you!
Pup Update : On the 18th of November 2025 the team released S´mores at a quiet beach in Cornwall, where the young seal confidently made her way into the surf and disappeared beneath the waves; a heart-warming moment that marks the successful end of her rehabilitation journey.
"Watching S´mores head back into the water is exactly why we do what we do," said Anne van Domburg, Senior Animal Care Specialist & Research coordinator at the Sanctuary. "She came to us vulnerable and exhausted, and seeing her now strong, healthy, and ready to thrive in the wild is incredibly rewarding for the entire team."
S´mores´ release represents the beginning of what is proving to be another busy rescue season for the Sanctuary. Where 12 pups are currently receiving care and new reports continue to come in daily. Click here to read the Press Release.
Click here to see a selection of photos of the seal release.
A day in the life of a Beaver...but it´s just Turnip fixing his dam!
Did you know...
Grey seals are large marine mammals with a long nose that live in the Atlantic and Baltic seas. They are born with white, fluffy fur that they shed as they grow and are excellent swimmers and hunters that eat fish. They spend most of their time in the sea but come onto land to rest, breed and molt.
Click here or on the image below to see a selection of the photos of the Grey Seals which were taken this month.
This month we celebrated a very special Birthday...Jinx is 9!!
The Paddock Residents are Pygmy Goats, Valais Blacknose Wether Sheep and Greyface Dartmoor Sheep.
Click here or on the image below to see a selection of the photos of the Paddock Animals which were taken this month.
This photo of
Dennis was taken a few days before he sadly passed away in November 2025.
Dennis had black hair with a mighty fine quiff of white hair on his head and around his mouth. He was the cheekiest goat, known for headbutting others out of the way, and always loves a butt scratch. He was often spotted competing with the others for the best browse or cardboard box.
He loved a treat, specifically carrots and ivy, but can be very particular about eating treats that were dropped on the floor.
Dennis was always first out of the gate at any sign of adventure and spends his mornings helping the site team keeping the paddock hedgerows trimmed.
Did you know...
Common seals are intelligent and playful, spending two-thirds of their lives at sea hunting and feeding, but they also have resting spots on land or ice that are familiar to them.
Click here to see a selection of the photos of the Resident Common Seals which were taken this month.
November´s beach clean with @cornishsealsanctuary and the One Bag group took place at Maenporth beach on Saturday 22nd of November 2025!
It was chucking down first thing...but cleared up just at the right time!
Big thanks to our 23 lovely volunteers! We collected 19.35kg of rubbish! 1.25kg recycling, plastic and glass bottles, cans, 13 bags of dog poo (yes 13 poo bags). This is so unbelievable as there is a poo bin in the car park so this is completely unnecessary!! The most interesting find of the day - an old shower head!
A huge thank you to Callum, who generously donated £75 of his birthday money to support the Cornish Seal Sanctuary´s rescue work. Your kindness makes a big difference!
Fancy taking on your own personal challenge for the Cornish Seal Sanctuary?
Congratulations to Grace Carswell for winning the Calendar Competition for 2026 with this gorgeous photo of Grub!
Get your flippers on next year´s calendar, the perfect gift for the animal lovers in your life!
Every penny helps the animals in our care, order now - 2025 Calendar
Adopt a Resident?
Give a gift that truly makes a difference, adopt a resident today and be a hero for wildlife!
By adopting one of the incredible resident seals or rescue puffins, you´ll be directly supporting their care and conservation! Your adoption helps to ensure that all of the resident animals receive the very best, from nutritious meals to expert veterinary support, and even fun enrichment activities to keep them happy and healthy.
Each adoption pack includes:-
- Certificate of Adoption
- A small Cornish Seal Sanctuary souvenir
- Photograph of your adopted resident
- Profile of your adopted resident
Every adoption contributes to the ongoing efforts of the Cornish Seal Sanctuary, helping with the rescue, rehabilitate, and protect marine life for generations to come.
Your adoption not only supports your chosen animal but also plays a vital role in marine conservation. By adopting today, you become part of the Sanctuary´s mission to protect these wonderful creatures and their habitats.
Click here for more details.
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BEACH CLEAN AT HELFORD PASSAGE - CO-HOST WITH ONE BAG BEACH CLEAN
Date : Saturday 6th December 2025
Time : 11am
Location : Helford Passage
Join the Cornish Seal Sanctuary team for a December beach clean-up!
Bring your friends and family for a beach clean date!
Let´s keep our beaches, estuaries and rivers beautiful, protect local wildlife, and have a fun day out!
Suitable footwear and clothing is advised. Children are welcome! All children must be supervised by a responsible adult. Don´t forget that everyone who takes part with the Cornish Seal Sanctuary gets free day entry* to the Sanctuary! *Pass must be redeemed within 12 months´ of beach clean.
Cornwall Council voted unanimous for a Voluntary Ban on hollow Flying Rings on the 22nd of July 2025 and we are sure that your county wants to demonstrate that you are just as caring towards our marine life, so please push for a voluntary ban on flying rings in your areas.
This isn´t about stopping people from enjoying the beach; it´s about making a small, simple change that has a huge impact. Solid flying discs are just as fun, but unlike flying rings, they don´t pose a deadly risk to seals, dolphins, and other marine wildlife. By making the right choice, we can all help prevent the needless suffering of our coastal animals.
Thanks for your continue support this petition has a chance at winning! We only need 4,120 more signatures to reach the next goal - can you help?
It is so very frustrating to find out that a hollow flying ring had been found on the beach at Gunwalloe´s Church Cove earlier this month, after all the media cover during the summer months. The hollow flying ring was found by Seal Research Trust´s volunteers, Elizabeth and her daughter Flo, whilst out for a walk with their dog on the beach.
Each released seal pup is given a flipper tag with an unique ID number. This helps the Cornish Seal Sanctuary, the Seal Research Trust and other organisations to track and monitor where pups end up and how they are doing once they are back in the wild.
This month the following seals were spotted in the wild around south-west England:-
By monitoring the behaviour of seals after released back into the wild, the Cornish Seal Sanctuary, Seal Research Trust and other organisations can use this information to define the best practice standards and policies that they can share with the international rescue community.
Each seal´s fur pattern is unique and enables the organisations to track them for life.
Seals face many challenges, yet we all depend on them to balance our marine ecosystem, which is essential to make the oxygen we breathe.
Seals are our globally rare wildlife tourist attraction, helping diversify coastal economic prosperity.
We went to check on various seal haul-outs during low tide in Cornwall this month - we hope you like our photos. Click here to see a selection of photos.
These photos were taken with Nikon Coolpix P1000 camera which contains a 3000mm zoom lens!
This news update has been put together by volunteers/supporters of the Cornish Seal Sanctuary.
