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| © August '12 photo by smck |
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| © August '12 photo by smck |
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| © August '12 photo by smck
The gray seal's mouthful of a scientific name (Halichoerus grypus)
translates to “hook-nosed pig of the sea.” They have more of a rounded,
roman nose, and are a large seal that grow to 8 feet in length and
weights over 600 pounds. Their coat may be dark brown or gray in males
and lighter grayish-tan in females, and it may have lighter spots or
patches. marinelife.about.com
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