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Rhode Island Harbor Seals Pack In

Suhail Ahmed

For decades, Rhode Island’s rocky shores were winter sanctuaries for harbor seals, their sleek bodies gliding through icy waters and basking on sunlit stones. But now, these whiskered marine mammals are arriving earlier, staying longer, and showing up in record numbers. What’s fueling this surge? Marine biologists point to a curious mix of success and ...