CORNISH SEAL SANCTUARY - PRESS RELEASES

CORNISH SEAL SANCTUARY CALLS FOR ACTION AS BANNED HOLLOW FLYING RINGS STILL FOUND ON CORNWALL BEACHES

Monday 9th February 2026

The Cornish Seal Sanctuary is expressing frustration after a hollow flying ring was discovered on a quiet beach near Gweek. The ring was spotted by Seal Research Trust volunteers, Elizabeth Hall and her daughter Flo, during a walk with their dog late last year.

STORMY WEATHER DELAYS SEAL PUP RELEASES AS CALL OUTS SURGE ACROSS CORNWALL

Monday 26th January 2026

The Cornish Seal Sanctuary is experiencing a sharp increase in seal pup call outs following the recent storm affecting Cornwall, with several reports coming in each day from across the county´s coastline.

Working closely with British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR), the Sanctuary´s rescue and hospital teams are responding to growing numbers of seals in difficulty. As a result, the Sanctuary´s hospital is currently at full capacity, with space only becoming available once rehabilitated pups can be released back into the wild.