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Origin (mercy-killed, found dead, reported bycatch) of examined harbor and grey seals from the North Sea and Baltic Sea.
| Seal species | Origin | Mercy-killed | Found dead | Bycaught |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor seal (n = 1,317) | North Sea (n = 1,284) | 77% (n = 989) | 23% (n = 293) | >0% (n = 2) |
| Baltic Sea (n = 33) | 49% (n = 16) | 45% (n = 15) | 6% (n = 2) | |
| Grey seal (n = 153) | North Sea (n = 120) | 14% (n = 17) | 86% (n = 103) | 0% (n = 0) |
| Baltic Sea (n = 33) | 52% (n = 17) | 48% (n = 16) | 0% (n = 0) |
