International Day Of The Seal 2023: Date, History, Facts about Seals

International Seal Day is celebrated on March 22. It is a day designated to raise global awareness about seal conservation. It is also a day for us seal enthusiasts to celebrate this remarkable marine mammal. Seals are not only endearing and attractive, but also have a significant impact on the world today. Additionally, they are the most hunted marine mammal on the planet. These species are in imminent risk of extinction. As people capture them for food, blubber, and skins, they have always presented a significant threat to them. Consequently, this day is celebrated to emphasize the significance of conserving their population.

The background of International Day Of The Seal

This holiday was instituted internationally in 1982. Since then, it has been celebrated annually on March 22. At the time, the total number of seal species was already declining. Humans were increasingly preying upon seals. The reason for this is that humans hunted seals for their fur, blubber, and flesh. In an effort to put an end to this savagery, the day was dubbed “Day of the Seal.” Congress of the United States enacted the holiday to promote awareness among Americans about the plight of seals. They developed a number of initiatives to increase awareness of the significance of protecting seals.

A seal is categorized as a pinniped, which is Latin for “fin-footed.” Additionally, the walrus and sea lion are pinnipeds. Seals differ from other pinnipeds in that they do not use their flippers to navigate. On land, they frequently travel on their stomachs. Their flippers help them travel swiftly through the water. Additionally, seals are more docile and smaller than sea lions and walruses.

Seals inhabit the areas surrounding the north and south poles. They are targets of predators and hunters. This has endangered their population. This day was created to increase awareness of how they can be spared.

This day is celebrated on a global scale. Despite the fact that seals inhabit the Arctic Circle and Antarctica, millions of people around the globe adore them; therefore, this holiday is celebrated worldwide.

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5 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT SEALS

There are 33 seal species.

The layer of fat beneath seals’ epidermis that keeps them warm in frigid water is called blubber.

The whiskers of a seal aid in detecting prey in turbid water.

Their lifespan is between 25 and 30 years.

The smallest seals weigh 100 pounds, whereas the largest weigh over 7,000.

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE SEAL DATES

Year	Date	Day
2023	March 22	Wednesday
2024	March 22	Friday
2025	March 22	Saturday
2026	March 22	Sunday
2027	March 22	Monday