*** About Harbor Seals: Harbor seals are versatile marine mammals found across the northern coasts of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Known scientifically as Phoca vitulina, they are adept swimmers and can dive to significant depths in search of fish, their primary diet. Harbor seals are often seen resting on shores or ice floes, a behavior known as hauling out that allows them to regulate their body temperature and avoid predators. These creatures are central to marine biodiversity and are indicative of healthy, functioning marine ecosystems. Their presence around Nova Scotia’s shores epitomizes the rich marine life characteristic of this region, and their interactions with their environment have a profound impact on the ecological balance in these waters.

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