A picture of a laminated sign on a paper stake with the sand and ocean in the background.
To the far upper left of the sign, there is a picture of a resting seal on the beach. Next to it on the right is a yellow box of text with a thick black border that says, "Seals are protected by the Marine
Mammal Protection Act. It is against the law to touch, feed, or otherwise harass seals. Harassment occurs when your behavior changes their behavior."
Underneath the text box is a smaller one with the same style saying "keep 100 ft distance."
Black text in the middle of the sign says "Shh... I am trying to sleep!"
A blue box of text with a black border underneath says "If the seal has left the area or needs attending, please call OBX Marine Mammal Stranding Network - Report violations of the MMPA to NIMFS Enforcement" with phone numbers for each.
On the lower right corner of the sign is the logo for the OBX marine mammal stranding network, the letters OBX, with the X forming a whale tail on top. Under that logo are three others for NC wildlife, NC aquariums, and the National Park Service.
A blurry photo of a dark, spotted gray seal resting on the beach, waves stirring behind him. The seal looks in the direction of the camera, front flippers resting on his chest, and his tail forming a banana pose.
A blurry photo of a dark, spotted gray seal resting on the beach, waves stirring behind him. The seal looks in the direction of the camera, front flippers resting on his chest, and his tail forming a banana pose.
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