Harp Seal

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Harp Seal
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Harp Seal

• The harp seal can be described as one of the most
  common seals found in the Arctic and Sub-Arctic
  regions. The name harp describes the dark
  outline found on the back of most harp seals.

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Harp Seals

• The young are called white coats. This name is
  used because in the first few weeks of life the
  baby seal is all white in color.

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Harp Seal Tracking Device
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Distribution of Harp Seals

• Three major locations
• 1. Northwest Atlantic
• 2. White/Barents Sea
• 3. Greenland Sea