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Seals are seasonal guests, not daily Boardwalk attractions—harbor and gray seals appear more often in colder months on Assateague sandbars, distant bay edges, and occasionally near inlet structures when humans keep distance. Summer tourists seldom see haul-outs; winter birders and photographers report most sightings.
Sources: Maryland DNR · 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.
