The most commonly observed seal species of the North East Atlantic coastal region are observed close to the coast in areas with seaweeds and kelp forests, and include the harbour seal (Phoca vitulina), grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) and ringed seal (Pusa hispida) (Bjorge, 0ien, & Fragerheim, 2007). These three species are present in the Baltic region as well (see below). More than ten species of whales are known to feed in the North East Atlantic coastal region.