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Distant sandbars and protected bay margins visible from approved overlooks—not inside OSV-only zones without permits—host resting seals. NPS rangers can point to legal viewing areas; do not walk unauthorized mud flats to approach animals.
Sources: National Park Service — Assateague · Visit Ocean City
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
