Seal Rescue Ireland

#tbt Sleepy Honeycomb with a tummy full of fish! 😴🐟 #greyseal #TidesofExploration🧭🌊 #wild #animalrescue #marineconservation

What is a Daisy Brittle Star? 💮⭐ Because brittle stars tend to be shy, they are usually found hidden within or beneath rocks in tidepools, or burrowing in the sand and mud. They are normally nocturnal and hide in the crevices of rocks or in the sand during the day, and usually, they can be found in the lower intertidal zones up to 5000 feet deep. Out of all the species of echinoderms, brittle stars are the most active and can move easily and quickly. The arms reach out in pairs to pull the animal along the ocean floor, similar to a slithering motion, which is where they are also given the name “serpent stars”. The colour of Daisy Brittle Star (Ophiopholis aculeata) varies, being often reddish or variegated, and sometimes purplish; the central scales on the disc often form a ten-pointed star and there are often darker bands on the arms. 🎅🎄Daisy is one of 5 Christmas seals available for adoption through our website! If you would like to see more about her, visit https://lnkd.in/dqTNq-X #Seals #ChristmasGifts #EarthLovers #SustainableGifts #MarineConservation

🎄CHRISTMAS POST NOTICE!!! 🎄 If you are considering any of our sustainable Christmas gift options for your loved ones this year we urge you to purchase them as soon as possible so they arrive in time for Christmas to avoid disappointment!!! This includes our calendars and any online Gift Shop purchases (excluding hoodies as they are made to order). Here are the deadlines we need your giftshop order in by for each postal region: 📨 Republic of Ireland - 19th December 📨 Northern Ireland & UK - 16th December 📨 Europe - 10th December 📨 USA & Rest of World - 3th December To order calendars or other gift shop items visit: https://lnkd.in/epip7biK #sealpup #ChristmasGifts #ShopSustainable #EcoFriendly #MarineConservation

Rocksnot by name, rock drool by nature 🤤😂💙 #greyseal #wild #animalrescue #TidesofExploration 🧭🌊 #HealthySeasHealthySeals

Acorn Barnacle is really living up to his name! Looks like he is now a window barnacle 😂💙 #greyseal #TidesofExploration🧭🌊 #wild #animalrescue #marineconservation

Meet Irish Bright Eye and Firework Anemone, two of our beautiful Christmas Seals! 🎄 Irish Bright Eye is a male grey seal pup, who was rescued from South Beach, in Greystones Co. Wexford on the 28th of October 2024. He was spotted on a busy beach, with an infected eye and extremely dehydrated. He was also showing multiple skin rolls, which, which is a the sign that he was very underweight for his age which was approximately 4-6 weeks old. After a course of medication his eyes are bright once again and he is gaining those much needed kgs! A big thank you to Dan for reporting him and to our Rescue Network Volunteers Ann P, Susanna M and Kieron G for rescuing him and getting him safely to our centre! Firework Anemone is a female grey seal pup, who was rescued from Carne Beach Co. Wexford on the 24th of October 2024. She was spotted on a beach known for being a dog walking area and was extremely underweight and with several wounds on her back flippers. She was fully moulted, at approximately 4-6 weeks old and she weighed only 11.8 kg. Firework had been progressing really well and is already making friends, competing for fish with other pups and sharpening her hunting skills! A big thank you to her finder Marie H and to Kate M on our Rescue Network for transporting her safely to our centre! If you would like to support either of these sweet pups and follow along with their journey, you can adopt them here: https://lnkd.in/dqTNq-X #marineconservation #sealrescue #marinemammals #christmas

We would like to say a really BIG thank you to The Pods at Morriscastle! They have supported us for a long time and have renewed their annual sponsorship for one of our ICU’s! These Pods are situated on the beautiful sandy strand of Morriscastle, stretching from Cahore to Ravens Point, County Wexford and are the perfect place to stay when visiting the area! With The Pods at Morriscastle’ help and support, we are able to provide an ICU to rehabilitate pups for when they first come into our care 🦭 @morriscastle.strand #marineconservation #HealthySeasHealthySeals

Our brave heart, Noctiluca looks like a whole new lady since her intake photos! Her injuries have fully healed and we can now see her beautiful pearlescent coat!🦭💘 This little warrior is one of 5 Christmas seals available for adoption through our website! For more info, visit https://lnkd.in/dqTNq-X #sealpup #ChristmasGifts #ShopSustainable #EcoFriendly #MarineConservation

Searching for the perfect Christmas gift for seal enthusiasts?🎁🦭 After a visit to SRI, artist Sarah Henderson found inspiration in our adorable pup, Nacho, and created this stunning painting. These high-quality prints are beautifully packaged and ready to frame! To get yours today, visit https://lnkd.in/e3PYQQ2b #ShopSustainable #ChristmasGifts #CharityGifts

Honeycomb worm relaxing in her tub🛁 #selfcaresunday #TidesofExploration🧭🌊 #wild #animalrescue #marineconservation