Are there seals in Iceland?

There are two kinds of seals species that live permanently around the Icelandic shore, the harbour seal (Phoca vitulina) and the grey seal (Halichoerus grypus). There are four other species that visit Iceland occasionally. Seals in Iceland

Why is the Icelandic Seal Centre important?

While its exhibitions exist to inform and entertain, the Icelandic Seal Centre is also a vital research institution. Seals are still culled in Iceland to protect the fisheries, as it is believed that those that rest along estuaries are damaging to salmon populations.

Why do people hunt seals in Iceland?

In Iceland, for survival reasons, seals have been hunted and used for their skin, meat and blubber providing invaluable fuel for decades. However, across the centuries, with the progress of our society, it became less necessary for survival to hunt down seals.

Can you see seals in jokulsarlon?

You can usually see many seals laying on the beach all day long. The seals also like to swim in the glacier lagoons. Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon has a rich seal habitat. You can often see the seals from the shore but you can also take a fun and adventure-filled boat trip.