"Mooch"
Harbor seal (Phoca vitulina)

Photos taken using equippment donated by .

Mooch, a harbor seal male, was released back to the wild on June 17th, 2006, at Cedar Point State Park in East Hampton, NY. The Riverhead Foundation released Mooch together with the Sag Harbor Whaling Museum and numerous campers that came to the park for the weekend.

Mooch was equipped with a satellite tag attached to his back. The tag will allow the Riverhead Foundation to monitor Mooch's post release movements.

Mooch in his transport cage carried to the release spot.

A little girl who particiapted in the release opened Mooch's cage.

Mooch leaving the cage.

Mooch enetering the water.