Halichoerus grypus

Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) – Grijze Zeehond Taxonomy: The Grey Seal belongs to the Phocidae family, also known as true seals. The name Halichoerus grypus means “hooked-nosed sea pig” in Greek, referring to their distinctively shaped nostrils.  Species: There are two main populations of Grey Seals: the Eastern Atlantic population and the Western Atlantic population. They differ…