I was diving at Whytecliff Sat. and ascended to see a small crowd gathered on the beach around a few big plastic dog crates. I soon realized they were releasing seals! They made their way slowly into the water, then stuck around and kept popping their heads up to check things out. It turns out there were 4 of them. They'd been rescued from various locations around the province, were rehabbed, and now released back into to wild. Yes, the news crews were there, but they only aired a very short segment from what I saw.
On the second dive I felt something bump my fin while I watched over the class. I thought it was another diver passing by, but turned to see a seal grabbing at my fin with that mischievous puppy look in his eyes. He stuck around for a bit before swimming off. (the viz. was actually decent too!). I think that was one of the resident seals who I've seen before, but maybe these new ones will make the bay their home as well.
On the second dive I felt something bump my fin while I watched over the class. I thought it was another diver passing by, but turned to see a seal grabbing at my fin with that mischievous puppy look in his eyes. He stuck around for a bit before swimming off. (the viz. was actually decent too!). I think that was one of the resident seals who I've seen before, but maybe these new ones will make the bay their home as well.
