The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is pleased to welcome a grey seal named Mikey.
“Mikey is doing great exploring his new habitat! He is very inquisitive about his surroundings and is quickly becoming an excellent companion for our youngest harbor seal, Sono, as we had hoped,” said Senior Mammals Trainer Dylan Salamone.
Mikey is the first grey seal to live in the Aquarium and will reside in Pinniped Cove with harbor seals Rasal, Leila, Feisty, Gracie, and Sono. Like harbor seals, greys seals can be found in Long Island Sound during the winter months when they migrate south in search of warmer waters. While both species can be found in Long Island Sound, there are distinct differences that will help guests tell them apart. A grey seal's most distinct characteristic is its long, curved nose. Grey seals are also larger than harbor seals. Once fully grown, they can weigh up to 880 pounds and measure up to 10 feet in length.