Seal Stuck in Cargo Net

We are not sure what this white synthetic net had been used for. Maybe it was used to secure cargo? Maybe it fell over board by accident or it was discarded from one of the many vessels passing through our waters? Synthetic fibers do not break down easily, it takes decades or even longer. And when it does, it will dissolve into microplastics, polluting the ocean for generations. Marine animals like this seal do not have decades. If he can’t free himself, the net will tighten, strangling him over time. Every piece of plastic or net left in the ocean can be a death trap.

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[Bevportraitartist]

It's great to see you guys expanding your care to other areas so more animals can live👍👍👍👍👍👍🙂

[rosabravo]

No all the heroes wear capes! Some of them runs barefoot and wearing shorts on a beach on a freaking freezing day just to be able to save this beautiful creatures!!! Those are the ones I love, admire and respect!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[RL-RL]

The Bull handled that well. Thanks to the whole OCN Team for working together to save him, and make more beautiful pups!

[nicklager]

Whenever i see a new name of a location it makes me happy it means that our rescuers are active on a larger area. Im sure i have missed previous videos of this area.

[ashokraj]

Thanks entire team for helping her. God Bless You All

[gladysedgell]

OCN such dedication, thank you ! 💕🦭🌊✂️

[fionamcwilliam]

He was calm and seemed to give a big sigh of relief when he could fully breathe again. And what an energetic dash he made to the sea!

[Mcat]

Hello Sandwich Harbour colony😅 Thank you OCN for taking even more seal groups into your care, and thank you for cutting line after line to save the bull❤

[GenMaster]

Another great save …well done guys 👏🏻👏🏻

[princesshonah]

It’s ALWAYS Tony with the best lines… I know it’s because small-ish net space vs decent sized bull but Tony apologizing for getting him caught up? Too sweet! Random - was he almost nipped at again as he ran towards the bull I swear I heard him yelp? Love you guys!

[DavidPerez-zsim]

Thank you all so much, NYC one ❤️ O'course

[luzstellapelaez]

Admiración total por la obra que UDS realizan por los animalitos...con la certeza de que es EL AMOR POR LOS ANIMALES Y LA VOCACION DE SERVIR Y HACER ALGO BUENO POR ÉSTE MUNDO!!!DIOS LOS SIGA BENDICIENDO❤

[carlavanherrewaarden]

💕Thanks guys, this young seal bull must have felt so much better after you removed all those strands of 'Julius-net', seated so tight around his neck + shoulders.✂️🦭🌊

[bkm]

Impressive, definitely a challenge with one so large, but it kept calm and it’s another save, thanks to all of you. Thank you!🦭💕🦜🙏🏻✨

[scorcherboy]

Thanks Team OCN for saving that big boy😎👍

[MarionFeltham]

"Out the front, wow" - totally get it, that end has teeth! Well done, as always OCN, and thank you.

[AmandaLeigh]

The seals running back to the ocean in a line is quite a sight!

[MarySanchez-qkhp]

For those new to OCN, who don’t know what a Julius net is, watch their dramatic, memorable rescue of a bull named Julius! :)

[olgapyat]

Hello everyone!
How timely this seal was spotted wrapped in a Julius net.
There were so many loops, and they were already quite tightly wrapped around the body. And the team always works great - as soon as the seal gets into the net, someone immediately holds it, someone unfastens it, and now the tools are ready.
Well done! Thanks to all the rescuers!

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[theheartland]

good to see the seals at the new colony got to know how great your rescue is, after they got much needed help. a very happy seal, and very happy rescue team👍👍