14/10/2026
🦭 SEAL SEASON – PLEASE GIVE OUR SEALS SPACE! 🦭
As we head into seal season, we’re asking visitors to Cleethorpes beach to keep their eyes open and give any seals they encounter plenty of space. Grey seal season at nearby Donna Nook runs from late October through December, with numbers peaking in November and early December. During this time, young seals begin venturing further along the coast, and we’re more likely to encounter them resting on Cleethorpes beach.
You may come across a young seal on its own, particularly one that has recently become independent. A seal on the beach is not necessarily stranded or abandoned. Seals regularly come ashore to rest and recover their energy. Mum may be out at sea, and the pup may simply be doing exactly what it needs to do. 💙
🦭 WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU FIND A SEAL?
✅ KEEP YOUR DISTANCE – Stay at least 100 metres away where possible. If you come across one unexpectedly, move away calmly and give it a wide berth.
✅ KEEP DOGS ON A LEAD – Keep your dog well away from the seal, even if it appears friendly or unresponsive.
✅ KEEP CHILDREN BACK – Watch quietly from a distance and explain why the seal needs space.
✅ LET IT REST – Seals need time on land to sleep, digest food and regain energy before returning to the sea.
✅ REPORT CONCERNS – If a seal appears injured, unwell or in distress, contact Cleethorpes Resort Safety on 01472 323173 for advice. You can also contact British Divers Marine Life Rescue on 01825 765546.
🚫 WHAT SHOULD YOU NEVER DO?
❌ Do not touch, feed or attempt to rescue a seal yourself.
❌ Do not try to push or chase it back into the sea.
❌ Do not crowd around it for photographs or selfies.
❌ Do not allow dogs or children to approach it.
❌ Do not assume a seal pup has been abandoned just because it is alone.
⚠️ REMEMBER: Seals are wild animals and can deliver a serious bite if they feel threatened. Disturbing them can also cause significant stress, injury and potentially fatal consequences.
If you find a seal, the kindest thing you can do is give it space and leave it in peace.
Let’s work together to protect our wonderful local wildlife and keep Cleethorpes beach safe for everyone – including the seals! 💙🌊
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