Fortunately, the story of the New England seals has a happy ending, as they are recovering well from the years of human abuse which they have suffered. Protection of the seal is working. Seal populations are healthy, and growing. With any luck, someday the New England seals will be as numerous as they once were. Anyone who has ever met one of these curious and obviously intelligent creatures will probably admit to having developed quite an affinity for them.
Seals are a symbol of the natural beauty of the diversity of life in the oceans.
We can't undo what we have done to seals in the past, but its over, and with luck, time will heal the wounds. To understand the seals is the most important step. To allow them to live their lives, wild and free, is the best thing we can do for them. Perhaps someday, then, the oceans will again be teeming with these fascinating marine mammals, which remind us so much of playful, undersea puppy dogs. Ordering Information .