Seal with hair loss observed in Bering Strait region
Observation: A bald seal was found in Unalakleet. This is the first sick seal we've seen here in Unalakleet. We eat seal meat and render the fat to make seal oil. We use the skins for mittens and skin sewing. Victoria Kotongan
LEO says: LEO will refer event to regional Marine Advisory Agent. See NOAA Diseased Ice Seals website.
Note: The reporting hotline for the Y-K Region is 907-842-8323 for Bering Strait: 1-800-478-2202 or 907-443-2397.
