8 Best Places In The World To Spot Seals

1. Farne Islands, England

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2. Svalbard, Norway

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3. Monterey Bay, California, USA

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4. Kangaroo Island, Australia

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5. Blakeney Point, England

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6. Isle Of Skye, Scotland

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7. Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA

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8. South Georgia And The South Sandwich Islands

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