Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking neighbors and visitors to keep an eye out for marine mammals and sea turtles while enjoying coastal and tidal waterways through the rest of the summer.

The National Aquarium has announced the release of two harp seal pups this morning after a brief rehabilitation with National Aquarium Animal Rescue. 

The Marine Education, Research, and Rehabilitation (MERR) Institute has announced the rescue of another seal pup from a Sussex County beach in the past few days.

NOAA Fisheries has announced a request from US Wind, Inc. for a Letter of Authorization that would cover potential negative impacts to small numbers of marine mammals during construction of US Wind’s offshore wind project.

The MERR institute is reminding beachgoers and boaters to be on the lookout for seals.