Common Seal

Photo: ragnvald · CC BY

Common seals haul out on Munkholmen's rocks and frequently interact with divers underwater, circling curiously before darting away. They feed primarily on sand eels, herring, and small flatfish in the sandy shallows around the island. Pup season in June and July brings mothers with nursing pups to the rocks, and divers are asked to maintain a respectful distance to avoid stress.