After nor'easter's turbulence, harp seal takes a break in Milford

From: New Haven Register | Date: April 18, 2007| Author: Chris Rhatigan | Copyright information

-MILFORD -- A young harp seal is taking a vacation on the shoreline. The marine mammal popped up Monday at Silver Sands State Park, then swam to the Fort Trumbull Beach area, finally ending at Milford Harbor off Rogers Avenue. According to experts, the seal was tired and looking for some rest and relaxation. Native to the North Atlantic and Arctic oceans, harp seals are not rare in this region.

Cindy Davis, a stranding assistant at Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration, said ...

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