*** About Atlantic Harbor Seals: Atlantic harbor seals, scientifically known as Phoca vitulina, are a common marine mammal along the northern coasts of the Atlantic Ocean. These seals are known for their adaptability to both water and land habitats, where they often haul out on rocky shores to rest and nurse their young. Their diet consists primarily of fish, crustaceans, and cephalopods. During breeding season, harbor seals exhibit remarkable parental care, with mothers remaining highly protective and nurturing towards their pups for the first few weeks of their lives. Despite facing threats from habitat loss, pollution, and fishing net entanglements, harbor seals remain a resilient symbol of coastal ecosystems.

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