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Seal Cruises with the Riverhead Foundation

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Seal Cruises with the Riverhead Foundation
Photo © Linda Tagliaferro

The Captain Lou Fleet in Freeport, NY

Photo © Linda Tagliaferro
The Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research & Preservation offers seal cruises aboard the Captain Lou Fleet in Freeport, NY to view the winter populations of harbor seals and more that migrate to Hempstead Bay in search of food during Long Island's coldest months.

If you're a nature lover or if you'd just like to know more about the amazing wildlife that inhabits the waters surrouunding Long Island, come aboard on one of these exciting seal cruises that run from January through mid-April each year.

Boarding time is 12:30 p.m. and departure time is 1 p.m. Reserve your spot in advance. For current prices and dates, please go to the Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research & Preservation.

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