Rescued seals back in ocean

Exploris Aquarium along with support from DAERA and the Conservation Team at the Coastal Zone in Portrush released two rescued seals '“ Albert and Hans '“ yesterday at Ballintoy Harbour.

The animals had been rescued back in July and August, were carried into the water at low tide to give them the best start to their new life in the wild.

McAuley Multimedia 29/11/17.. Rescued seals Hans and Albert were realeased by Exploris at Ballintoy Harbour on Wednesday morning, Brendan Moreland, Amy Robinson and Ellen White from Exploris released the animals with help from local school Children and Joe Breen Marine Conservation Officer. The animals were rescued back in July and were brought back to health and released today. Pic Steven McAuley/McAuley Multimediaplaceholder image
McAuley Multimedia 29/11/17.. Rescued seals Hans and Albert were realeased by Exploris at Ballintoy Harbour on Wednesday morning, Brendan Moreland, Amy Robinson and Ellen White from Exploris released the animals with help from local school Children and Joe Breen Marine Conservation Officer. The animals were rescued back in July and were brought back to health and released today. Pic Steven McAuley/McAuley Multimedia

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