The grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) is a large seal of the family Phocidae, which are commonly referred to as "true seals" or "earless seals". The only species classified in the genus Halichoerus, it is found on both shores of the North Atlantic Ocean.

2022年8月6日 · Gray seals are found across the North Atlantic ocean in coastal areas from mid-Atlantic to the Baltic Sea. There are three stocks of gray seals worldwide: the western North Atlantic stock (eastern Canada and the northeastern United States), the eastern North Atlantic stock (Great Britain, Iceland, Norway, Denmark, the Faroe Islands, and Russia ...

The gray seal lives in North Atlantic waters and is divided into three distinct stocks — the North Atlantic stock, the Baltic Sea stock and the eastern North Atlantic stock. In these waters, gray seals experience cold temperatures and sub-arctic environments.

The Grey Seal is a large seal of the family Phocidae or ‘true seals’. It is the only species classified in the genus ‘Halichoerus’. Its name is alternatively spelled Gray seal and it is also known as …

gray seal, (Halichoerus grypus), seal of the family Phocidae, found in North Atlantic waters along the coast of Newfoundland, in the British Isles, and in the Baltic region. It is spotted gray and black and is characterized by a robust appearance and heavy head.

2024年5月27日 · Halichoerus Grypus is Latin meaning sea pig with a hooked nose. The grey seal classification for family is Phocidae and its class is mammalia. There are subspecies of this seal found on the western Atlantic coast and the eastern Atlantic coast as well as the coast of …

2009年1月1日 · The gray seal is the only member of the genus Halichoerus a member of the family of the true seals or Phocidae. Its species name, grypus, means hook nosed, referring to the Roman nose profile of the adult male.

Gray seals can be found on sandy beaches, rocky coasts, islands, sandbars, icebergs, and in coastal waters across the North Atlantic. Ranging from the waters along eastern Canada and northeastern United States to Great Britian, Iceland, Norway, Denmark, the Faroe Islands, Russia, and in the Baltic Sea.

The majestic Grey Seals, scientifically known as Halichoerus grypus, are fascinating marine mammals that grace the coastlines of the Northeastern Atlantic Ocean. With their playful nature and unique behaviors, these seals play a crucial role in the marine ecosystem.

Home page of the Grey Seal Conservation Society (GSCS). News and information on grey seals and a proposed Canadian grey seal hunt.