by White Fox | Jul 31, 2024 | Blog
Harp seals are experiencing profound impacts due to climate change, particularly from the reduction in Arctic sea ice. This decline disrupts their breeding habitats, leading to increased mortality rates among pups who lack stable ice platforms. Variability in...
by White Fox | Jul 30, 2024 | Blog
Witness the alluring Arctic migration of harp seals, easily identifiable by their harp-shaped markings. Traversing up to 2,500 kilometers, they gather on Arctic pack ice during the breeding season from February to March. Breeding and pupping are...
by White Fox | Jul 30, 2024 | Blog
Harp seals begin their migration from late March to early April, traveling from breeding areas to feeding territories in the Arctic and North Atlantic Oceans. This journey spans over 3,100 miles, optimizing their access to seasonal sea ice and abundant...
by White Fox | Jul 30, 2024 | Blog
The best times to witness harp seal migration are early March, late March, early April, late April, early May, late May, and early June. In early March, seals gather on ice floes in the Gulf of St. Lawrence and Newfoundland for breeding and...
by White Fox | Jul 30, 2024 | Blog
For the best viewing experience of harp seals' migration, head to Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Canada. Plan your visit from late February to early March to observe them during their peak season. Equip yourself with warm,...
