🇮🇸 Iceland's Wild Seals: Guardians of the Coast
🌊 Ecological Significance Iceland's waters host two main seal species:Harbor Seals (Phoca vitulina) - Coastal rock dwellersGrey Seals (Halichoerus grypus) - Larger, with distinctive horse-like heads Together they maintain marine balance by controlling fish populations. 🐟 Survival Masters Diet: 6kg daily of cod, herring & squidAdaptations:Blubber for -10°C watersSlow heartbeat (4 bpm) for 30min divesSunbathing Ritual: Often seen on Rauðasandur Beach at low tide 👶🏻 Breeding Secrets Pupping Season: June-August on isolated beaches Maternal Care:Milk is 50% fat (3x richer than cow's milk)Pups learn to swim within hours of birthSocial Life: Playful juveniles form "nursery groups #Wild Seals#Höfn#Snæfellsnes#Dyrhólaey#travel guide#trip diary