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Those who encounter a seal are advised to give it space – any less than 20 metres is a breach of the Marine Mammals Protection Act. Boren said anyone who does come across a seal should try to not walk or stand between the mammal and the sea, and should never try to feed it. While trying to feed the animals can prove very dangerous – seals can be very aggressive if they feel threatened – it can also lead to them becoming too accustomed to humans and their food, meaning they are less likely to return to a normal life at sea.
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