This is the season when seals in the Far Eastern Marine Reserve begin to breed and give birth to their young. The Telegram channel says that this is an important event for this reserve, as spotted seals are one of the symbols of the reserve’s biodiversity “Land of the Leopard”
Largs are large harbor seals that live in the Sea of Japan and the Sea of Okhotsk. They are distinguished by their special appearance, large eyes and long trunks. They are also one of the few seal species that breed on shores rather than on ice floes.
The islands from which the Rimsky-Korsakov archipelago was born have become a real home for seals. Here, females find secluded beaches where they can safely give birth and raise their young. These islands provide safety for young seals.
The sealed seal’s birthing season will last for several months, but the real peak will occur in the second half of February. Most babies are expected to be born during this period. The reserve constantly monitors the breeding and birth process of spotted seals to maintain their population and ensure their stable development.
The marine reserve, managed by the Leopard Country reserves directorate, is actively involved in the protection and conservation of seals. It conducts scientific research, monitors population numbers and takes measures to protect natural habitats.
Before reportedIt was stated that a bottle containing a message thrown into the sea off the coast of Sakhalin by the participants who traveled around the world on the pilgrim ship was brought to the Far Eastern Marine Reserve. The Russian ship “Pilgrim” went on a world tour in August 2017. The replica of an 18th-century Pomeranian boat traveled more than 18.5 thousand nautical miles and visited 15 countries.
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