The 2026/27 Pupping Season is in full swing! The Cornish Seal Sanctuary, British Divers Marine Life Rescue, Seal Reserach Trust and other organisations have received reports of the pups of being born around the coast of Cornwall, so we need your help to get the word out that these pups and mums need their space!
It is a very bright world for these tiny young whitecoat pup! It has rings of skin and a dry pink umbilicus - two signs that it is "very" young - likely just 1 or 2 days old.
Spotting marine mammals around the UK coast is an unforgettable experience but it´s important to give them space.
Disturbing them can put animals and people at risk, and can even be against the law.
These photos were taken with a Canon EOS R5 mark II camera with a Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM lens.
Common seal, Jarvis, has been a much-loved resident at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary since he was rescued in 2016. Living with cataracts in both eyes, he has never seen the faces of the people who care for him or the other seals he shares his home with. Now, specialist vets believe cataract surgery could give Jarvis the chance to see for the very first time.
At around £7,800 per eye, the treatment is a huge undertaking, but with your help, we can make it possible.
Every donation brings Jarvis one step closer to seeing the world for the very first time.
Date : Thursday 17th September 2026
Time : 2pm
Location : Maenporth beach
Join the Cornish Seal Sanctuary to take part in the beach clean and protect our beaches and waterways!
Let´s keep our beaches beautiful, protect local wildlife, and have a fun afternoon 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.
Find your new Best Friend
For just £4 a month you can help care for the seals and puffins who live permanently at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary.
These animals cannot return to the wild due to long-term health conditions or specialist care needs. Here, they have a safe home for life.
Your support helps provide the care they depend on every single day. Find your new best friend today - via this link!
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 64,445 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.
