"Ringy"
Ringed seal (Phoca hispida)

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Ringy was released on June 15, 2006, from Hampton Bays into the Shinnecock Bay. He was equipped with a satellite tag attached to his back inbetween the shoulders. The tag is going to provide information about Ringy's movements, as well depth and duration of his dives.

Rob DiGiovanni, director and senior biologist (right) and Alli Chaillet (biologist)
attaching the tag.

Staff and volunteers carry Ringy's transport cage to the beach release site.

Ringy leaving his cage.

Ringy swimming towards the Bay.