Maryland Coastal Bays Program in Partnership with National Aquarium
MCBP will be hosting a volunteer training for seal stewards.
Date:Monday, November 11, 2019
Time5:30pm
Location:West Ocean City Fire Department, 10124 Keyser Point Road
Instructed by: Jen Dittmar, National Aquarium’s Director of Animal Rescue
If you are interested in participating please contact Sandi at sandis@mdcoastbays.org or by calling 410-213-2297 ext 106.
Seals Are Protected
Many do not know that seals are a protected by the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Therefore, it is illegal to touch, feed, or harass a seal. By keeping 50 yards away from a seal, you can best ensure that harassment or change in their behavior will not occur. If you encounter a seal that has hauled out, please contact Marine Animal Rescue Program at 410-576-3880 or 1-800-628-9944.
What is Hauling Out?
Seal haul out for many reasons, mating, giving birth, predator avoidance, thermal regulation, social activity, parasite reduction, and rest. A non-trained observer, may take in their cute faces and want a closer look, but seals in our area are often hauling due to rest or distress. Contact or run ins with humans and dogs on the beach put all at risk; as the seal is still a mammal that can have and pass viruses and diseases along to you or your pet.
Seal Steward Responsibility
When a seal hauls and MARP response team deems it healthy, the stewards take two -hour shifts watching the seal and making sure beach goers keep a safe distance. They are also there to provide specific information on the seal they are watching.
Keeping Track
If you see a seal in the bay, call call 410-213-2297 ext. 106 and it will be registered to keep track of sightings. UNLESS it is in distress, then please call MARP number above.




Amusing, entertaining, and/or satisfying will be the feelings for the week in OC! Today through the 27th will be a blast! Restaurant week continues and will end Sunday; experience great cuisine with special fixed menus and pricing.
Adults, kids, squads will have plenty of options with costume parties, convention shows, and races. Click these great links to find what fits your time here in Ocean City, Maryland best!
General admission gate will open at 1:30 p.m. and run until 4:30. A special VIP admission will be available for those wanting an extra hour of tasting craft beer plus a t-shirt to commemorate the day! Entrance for VIPs starts at 12:30 and includes time to talk to the local brewers and start sampling a little earlier. buy tickets










The crowds have lessened, but Ocean City is still happy to welcome visitors! Businesses are rewarding those that stay here all year round or come during the off-season. With the most asked question of, “Are they open?,” this list of businesses is a definite “YES! And you get a a deal too!” Don’t get HANGRY, get served great specials and give your wallet a break!






































