We are Sealcentre Pieterburen, one of the oldest and largest seal rescue centers in the world. For years we have a passion for seals and their environment. A clean and healthy Wadden Sea is very dear to us. This unique piece of nature has the status UNESCO World heritage and we should treat it accordingly; for now, for later and for our children.
On our campus and field station live and work volunteers and researchers from all over the world. By our collective passion and multidisciplinary approach we form a learning community. We transfer our knowledge and passion to the public and make them aware of our mission.
All seals at the Sealcentre are wild animals and none of them is held in captivity. All seals are released again into their natural environment after their period of rehabilitation.