Is Saimaa ringed seal pupping happening right now?
As of today, out of season, returns ~February. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
The Saimaa ringed seal is an endemic, highly endangered freshwater seal that breeds on Lake Saimaa.
Females give birth in snow-laid lairs on lake ice in late winter.
Pupping is concentrated in a short late-winter window and is tightly protected; disturbance and shore landings in breeding areas are restricted.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Oravi Marina (departure point for Linnansaari/Oravi seal safaris) |
| Puumala Harbour (departure point for Puumala archipelago seal safaris) |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
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