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- Species Name: Grey seal
- Scientific Name: Halichoerus grypus
- Habitat: Rocky or cliffy shore also estuaries tidal flats and sandy shores
- Legal Status: Directive 92/43 Annex II Berne Convention Annex III
- Possible Designation: SAC Refuge for Fauna Nature Reserve