Seals across Canada are being tagged by a scientific group in Quebec who are studying their behavior and geographical movement patterns.
WATCH: A fashion statement is making waves online. Seals were spotted wearing what appears to be tiny yellow hats. But there's more to it than meets the eye. Ella Macdonald dives into the science behind the strange sight. Seals wearing what look like small yellow “hats” have been seen off the coasts of PEI, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, catching the attention of locals and researchers alike.
Shawn Norman, a PEI resident, was one of the first to spot these tagged seals. “I couldn’t believe my eyes at first,” he said. “I stopped for an evening coffee, on the phone with my folks when I noticed a seal popped its head up. It was dusk so I zoomed in with my camera, that’s when I noticed the tag on its head.”For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.
Research scientist Xavier Bordeleau explained the purpose of the tags, which include both visual markers and transmitters that send data. “The devices give us information about the time they spend at sea and track where they venture,” Bordeleau said. Federal changes to International Student Program result in loss of revenue for Lethbridge Polytechnic
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