with 40000 seals on the coast of the netherlands, germany and danemark in 2013 its proably right for another epedemic. since august there were over 200 dead seals found on Anholt island in denmark and till now they have over 230 dead seals on the North Frisian islands in germany. this will probably stop with the advent of real winter weather because the seals will live than more solitary and they dont have the contact with other sick animals anymore.