One positive thing about winter is that it brings the cutest visitors to the shores of Long Beach Island: seals! It’s common to see seals resting on the beach from November to May as they follow their food sources and cold water temperatures down the coast. But keep your distance. These animals are protected by state and federal laws, and it is illegal to approach or touch them.
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center, located in Brigantine, recommends keeping a distance of 150 feet from a seal.
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