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PHOTOS: Seals spotted in Ocean City

One of two harbor seals spotted along the boardwalk in Ocean City on Sunday, Feb. 19 lounges on the beach. Seals are protected by the Marine Mammal Protection Act and it is against the law to touch, feed or in any way disturb a seal. Individuals are required to remain 50 yards away from a seal if a seal is encountered, according to Maryland Coastal Bays Program.
One of two harbor seals spotted along the boardwalk in Ocean City on Sunday, Feb. 19 lounges on the beach. Seals are protected by the Marine Mammal Protection Act and it is against the law to touch, feed or in any way disturb a seal. Individuals are required to remain 50 yards away from a seal if a seal is encountered, according to Maryland Coastal Bays Program.
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One of two harbor seals spotted along the beach in Ocean City on Sunday, Feb. 19 hangs out by the ocean.
One of two harbor seals spotted along the beach in Ocean City on Sunday, Feb. 19 hangs out by the ocean.
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A harbor seal lounges on some rocks near the Ocean City Boardwalk on Sunday, Feb. 19.
A harbor seal lounges on some rocks near the Ocean City Boardwalk on Sunday, Feb. 19.
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A harbor seal suns itself on the beach in Ocean City on Sunday, Feb. 19. Seals are protected by the Marine Mammal Protection Act and it is against the law to touch, feed or in any way disturb a seal. Individuals are required to remain 50 yards away from a seal if a seal is encountered, according to Maryland Coastal Bays Program.
A harbor seal suns itself on the beach in Ocean City on Sunday, Feb. 19. Seals are protected by the Marine Mammal Protection Act and it is against the law to touch, feed or in any way disturb a seal. Individuals are required to remain 50 yards away from a seal if a seal is encountered, according to Maryland Coastal Bays Program.
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A seal lays on the beach in Ocean City on Sunday, Feb. 19.
A seal lays on the beach in Ocean City on Sunday, Feb. 19.
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A seal lounges in the sand near the Boardwalk in Ocean City on Sunday, Feb. 19.
A seal lounges in the sand near the Boardwalk in Ocean City on Sunday, Feb. 19.
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A seal rests along the beach in Ocean City on Sunday, Feb. 19. Seals are protected by the Marine Mammal Protection Act and it is against the law to touch, feed or in any way disturb a seal. Individuals are required to remain 50 yards away from a seal if a seal is encountered, according to Maryland Coastal Bays Program.
A seal rests along the beach in Ocean City on Sunday, Feb. 19. Seals are protected by the Marine Mammal Protection Act and it is against the law to touch, feed or in any way disturb a seal. Individuals are required to remain 50 yards away from a seal if a seal is encountered, according to Maryland Coastal Bays Program.
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