WWF Finland has published a new live webcast of the Baltic Sea ringed seal living in the Baltic Sea archipelago.
The Baltic ringed seals are close relatives of the Saimaa ringed seal, which has previously been the subject of popular webcasts.
However, few people know that a species of seal also lives in the Finnish archipelago or that they are still endangered than their relatives in Lake Saimaa, whose number is estimated to be only 200-300.
Like Saimaa seals, the Baltic subspecies give up their fur every spring. This means that they often bask in the sun on the beach or on the rocks of the waterline, as mild and dry conditions help mammals get a natural transformation.
This annual ritual also offers an excellent opportunity for conservationists and scientists grab them in the camera.
Unlike the Saimaa relatives, the Baltic ringed seals usually move in groups.
"In the best places on the banks of the islets you could see dozens of Baltic ringed seals," WWF Finland Program Director Petteri Tolvanen said in a statement.
The ringed seal usually chooses quiet, wind-protected places on the shoreline while lying in the sun. Archipelago streaming takes place with two different cameras, each in slightly different locations. Camera angles can also vary depending on wind direction and seal position.
Source: The Nordic Page