Ten rescued spotted seals made a splashy comeback this week as they were released into the ocean near Dalian, a coastal city in northeast China's Liaoning Province! The fuzzy marine stars included seals saved by the Liaoning Ocean and Fisheries Science Research Institute and pups raised in human care.
After months of wilderness bootcamp (yes, seal-style ), these sleek swimmers can now hunt live fish solo and thrive in their natural habitat. Talk about a glow-up!
\"This release shows how science and care can rewrite survival stories,\" said a marine biologist involved in the project. The effort highlights China's growing focus on protecting coastal ecosystems – because who doesn't root for these dot-patterned ocean pups?
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