Coastal Code

The clip racked up many views.

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In the end, Kate picks him up while a crestfallen Grenson reluctantly has to leave tiptoeing on his hind legs. It seems the clip is a hit with everyone who sees it and it has racked up an astonishing 1.9 million views, and 1,454 comments on TikTok.

THE UK government has now launched England’s first­ever national Marine and Coastal Wildlife Code which offers friendly advice and guidance to help people visit the coast responsibly.

Home to around 95 per cent of Europe’s grey seal population and around 25 per cent of Europe’s breeding seabirds, the British coastline supports many iconic species and habitats.

It is also a special place for people to visit, and ongoing work to establish the King Charles III England Coast Path – which when complete will be the longest waymarked coastal path in the world at over 2,700 miles – is helping more people than ever to access these environments.

However, as visitors to the coastlines rise, it is important to ensure that our precious marine wildlife remains as undisturbed as possible. Young seals, for example, can use up vital energy if startled by people getting too close or being too noisy, meaning young pups struggle to haul out of the water to rest and digest their food. In a bad year of disturbance, only 25 per cent are likely to survive to the age of 18 months.