Sanctuary Blog
Welcome to our news page! Here, you'll find all the latest updates and announcements from the Cornish Seal Sanctuary.
Turning the Tide: How We Can Reduce Plastic Pollution and Protect Our Planet
Wednesday, 02 October 2024
This Wildlife Wednesday we talk about plastic pollution and share some simple tips on how to reduce single-use plastics.
Happy Birthday Sheba!
Saturday, 21 September 2024
We are thrilled to announce the celebration of a remarkable milestone: the 50th birthday of our lovely Sheba, who is thought to be the oldest Grey Seal living in human care.
Our first pup of the season has arrived
Wednesday, 28 August 2024
Our first pup of the season, affectionately named 'Maggot' has been moved to our seal hospital. The little grey seal pup, who was found on a busy Cornish beach in early August, is now out of the woods and making great progress on her road to recovery.
Are you Wildlife Wise?
Wednesday, 28 August 2024
As we start our busy pup season here at the Sanctuary we are now reminding locals and visitors alike that it is now the time of year where pups are beginning to be born around the Southwest.
An interview with 'Storm Seal' author Sarah Ann Juckes
Wednesday, 24 July 2024
We chat to children's author Sarah Ann Juckes about her brilliant new book 'Storm Seal', featuring one of our rescued seal pups - Liquorice! Her story hopes to educate and inspire young readers to keep local wildlife safe.
£21,500 spent on feeding poorly pups this season!
Tuesday, 09 July 2024
As we wrap up pup season for 2023/24, we share our latest figures and stats. Showcasing an incredibly busy winter with the team working their socks off to rescue, rehabilitate and release grey seal pups from around Cornwall’s coastline.
Meet the Cornish Seal Sanctuary Team
Monday, 27 May 2024
Meet Sean, our Property and Conservation Manager. We chat to him about his role here at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary, and his plans for a greener future.
Much Ado about Puffin!
Monday, 15 April 2024
We are thrilled to welcome ten beautiful pint-sized Icelandic rescue puffins into our family here at the Sanctuary! Visit us and enjoy watching these mesmerising birds as they dive around exploring their new home on ‘Puffin Island
A tribute to Ray
Friday, 22 March 2024
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our dearest Ray.
International Women's Day
Friday, 08 March 2024
This International Women's Day, we chat to our amazing Head of Sanctuaries Jana about her passion for animal welfare and her biggest inspiration.
Cornish Seal Sanctuary issues seal pup warning amid wild winter storms
Friday, 02 February 2024
Blustery storm conditions have sparked a warning from the Cornish Seal Sanctuary about young pups struggling along our coastlines.
Sanctuary welcomes baby beavers for first time in two years
Tuesday, 09 January 2024
The Cornish Seal Sanctuary is starting 2024 with three new additions as it welcomes a family of young Eurasian beavers to Secret Creek for the first time in two years.
Sanctuary celebrates first pup release of new season with ‘Judi Dench’
Tuesday, 21 November 2023
A grey seal pup named Judi Dench has returned to the wild after she was found injured and dehydrated this autumn.
Pup named ‘Judi Dench’ arrives at Cornish Seal Sanctuary in time to meet her legendary namesake
Monday, 02 October 2023
First seal pups arrive at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary as new season kicks off
Wednesday, 23 August 2023
The Cornish Seal Sanctuary has seen an early start to the rescue season with the arrival of two pups, including a common seal – the first to arrive at the charity since 2019.
Confused Cornish seals give up on wash-out summer and start prepping for winter
Wednesday, 09 August 2023
Resident seals at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary have decided summer 2023 is a wash-out – and are now getting their coats ready for the colder months.
Cornish seal swims free after rescue from life-threatening frisbee entanglement
Wednesday, 05 July 2023
Rescuers have saved the life of a grey seal on the Cornish coastline after it was found with a ring-style frisbee stuck around its neck.
12,000 welly changes and 50 pups – the Cornish Seal Sanctuary signs off pup season!
Thursday, 25 May 2023
The results are in as the Cornish Seal Sanctuary shares its latest figures for the 2022-23 pup season – highlighting another busy winter with the team working hard to rescue, rehabilitate and release grey seal pups from around Cornwall’s coastline.
Liquorice the rare grey seal pup returns to the wild
Friday, 21 April 2023
A rare grey seal pup rescued from Cornwall’s coastline has returned to the wild after a successful rehabilitation at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary.
Meet Liquorice: The rare grey seal pup rescued by the Cornish Seal Sanctuary
Wednesday, 08 February 2023
A rare grey seal pup has been admitted to the Cornish Seal Sanctuary after being rescued from a nearby beach.
Cornish Seal Sanctuary joins NAWT Cornwall’s hunt to find forever home for Paddy the pooch this Christmas
Thursday, 24 November 2022
A cockapoo desperately searching for his forever home has been named ‘Dog of the Week’ at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary.
Warning against seal disturbance as Cornish Seal Sanctuary celebrates first release of new season
Friday, 28 October 2022
A grey seal pup found injured and starving to death on a Cornish beach has been successfully released back into the wild, after receiving expert care at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary.
Cornish Seal Sanctuary celebrates World Habitat Day with conservation project success
Monday, 03 October 2022
Two beavers from the Cornish Seal Sanctuary have moved to a new home with the Wildwood Trust, as part of an ongoing conservation project to support beaver populations and rewilding initiatives across Britain.
Special event sees successful launch of the ‘Fund Our Future’ campaign at Cornish Seal Sanctuary
Friday, 02 September 2022
The Cornish Seal Sanctuary marked the official launch of a £1.3million fundraising campaign to futureproof the site for years to come with a special garden party on Thursday.
First pup of the season arrives at Cornish Seal Sanctuary amid ‘difficult’ summer
Thursday, 25 August 2022
Parsley the pup was rescued on Thursday, amid fears she was starving to death alone on a small beach near Portherras Cove, West Cornwall.
Headline sponsor: Cornish Lithium partners with Cornish Seal Sanctuary to support its sustainable future
Monday, 15 August 2022
Innovative minerals exploration company, Cornish Lithium, has been revealed as the headline sponsor for the launch of the Cornish Seal Sanctuary's ‘Fund Our Future’ campaign.
Penguin debuts painting in art gallery in UK first
Thursday, 07 July 2022
A Humboldt penguin living in Cornwall has had his artwork unveiled in a renowned contemporary art gallery, in what’s believed to be a UK first.
Penguin channels inner artist for Cornish Seal Sanctuary fundraising campaign
Sunday, 12 June 2022
A penguin living on the Cornish coast has been given the chance to channel his inner artist this week as part of a charity fundraising campaign to secure his home’s future for years to come.
‘Fund Our Future’: Cornish Seal Sanctuary launches £1.3million fundraising campaign for redevelopment project
Thursday, 05 May 2022
The Cornish Seal Sanctuary has officially launched a new £1.3million fundraising campaign, as part of a major redevelopment project at the charity’s site in Gweek.
First beaver leaves Cornish Seal Sanctuary in conservation project success
Thursday, 28 April 2022
A beaver from the Cornish Seal Sanctuary has moved to his new home as the charity marks its first successful release from the Secret Creek conservation project.
Sanctuary releases last pups of the season
Wednesday, 13 April 2022
A group of seal pups rescued from the Cornish coastline have been released back into the wild, after their time spent in rehabilitation at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary.