Finland · 2026
Baltic seals and Saimaa ringed seals
Seals around Finland.
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Date: 2026Reported: Phs541 WWF Finland — Norppalive
Observation: WWF’s Norppalive camera recorded a Saimaa ringed seal on a shoreline rock. WWF identified the individual as Phs541. The exact camera location is not disclosed here.
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Date: 2026Reported: Phs566 WWF Finland — Norppalive
Observation: WWF’s Norppalive camera recorded a Saimaa ringed seal resting on a shoreline rock. WWF identified the individual as Phs566 and reported that it stayed for much of the day.