Pups Update : 4th of November 2026 - The whereabouts of the rescued seal pups. Do you have a favourite yet? all of the staff have their own favourite rescued pup(s).
Hospital
Once the rescued seal pups are stable and are at a healthy weight in the hospital, they will be moved down to the outside nursery pools for their next stage of rehabilitation.
Update - 4th November 2026 : Cornish Blue is showing slow but encouraging signs of improvement with her eating. She still needs a little help, and she hasn´t quite made the connection between fish and food yet. However, she is doing amazingly well with assisted feeding, and the animal care team are pleased with the progress she is making, one step at a time!
These photos of Cornish Blue were taken on the 3rd of November 2026 in the hospital.
Nursery Pools!
The rescued seal pups in the nursery pools are on the road to recovery and ready to mix with other seal pups, as well as have a deeper pool to swim in.
The pups will be learning how to behave in the wild, interacting with other seals and also competing for their fish, which are all vital skills the pups will need when they are released back into their ocean home.
Brie - Nursery pool 4 Golka - Nursery pool 3 Gouda - Nursery pool 3
Release!
The Cornish Seal Sanctuary is delighted to announce the successful release of Babybel on the 3rd of November 2026, the first rehabilitated seal pup of the season to return to the wild.
Babybel arrived at the Sanctuary on the 6th of August 2026 after being rescued from Port Gaverne, where she had become separated from her mother on a busy beach. When she first came into care, she was small, vulnerable, and in need of intensive support from the Sanctuary´s expert animal care team.
Click here to read more.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PUMPKIN on the 30th of October, the animal care team celebrated Pumpkins´ 16th Birthday! He was not feeling especially celebratory this year, and that´s okay! The team gave him his fish and his favourite hoops and he was a happy boy!
A huge thank you to the wonderful people (and Hugo??) who joined us for our Coverack sunny morning beach clean day on Saturday the 7th of November!
We finished the morning with some well-deserved treats from @bayhotelcoverack the perfect way to round off a great effort.
Keep an eye out for details of our next beach clean, the Team would love to see you there!
The next beach clean will take place on Sunday 6th of December 2026 at Helford Passage for a Christmas beach clean with our friends @OneBagBeachClean!
Meet in front of the Ferryboat Inn at time 10.30am!
All are welcome to join in, grab a bag and show some love for your ocean this Festive December.
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.
We hope you enjoy the selection of photos taken in November 2026, click here or on the photo of your choice below to see a larger version.
The Sanctuary´s Calendar for 2027!
Get organised for 2027 with our unique Sanctuary´s Calendar! Filled with stunning photos of our resident seals and adorable rescued pups, this calendar brings a touch of sanctuary magic to every month of the year.
Enjoy a year of seals and puffins while supporting the vital work we do caring for marine animals in need.
The Cornish Seal Sanctuary´s 2027 Keeper for a Day experiences are now available to book, giving animal lovers the chance to step behind the scenes and work alongside the dedicated team.
Keeper for the Day experience runs Tuesday to Thursday from the 1st of April to the 31st of August each year.
Costing £175 for the Keeper with an optional observer for an additional £25 (including lunch).
It´s a unique opportunity to get closer to the seals, learn about their care, and create memories that will last a lifetime. With limited spaces available, it´s the perfect gift to put under the tree this Christmas!
Book here...this link will take you to the Official Cornish Seal Sanctuary´ website.
Last July Cornwall Council during their meeting, voted 100% for
voluntary ban of hollow flying rings. 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.
We have 66,953 signatures so far and on our way to 100,000, so pushing for real change and action. Local authorities voting on voluntary bans; retailers switching to solid disc frisbees; and growing awareness of the harm flying rings cause to seals.
Every name adds weight to protecting marine wildlife from unnecessary injury and suffering. Please click on this link! and share the petition and help keep the momentum going. Together, we can make beaches safer for seals.
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.
This news update has been put together by volunteers/supporters of the Cornish Seal Sanctuary.
