Blue Lagoon temporarily closed to swimmers to protect seals and their pups

One of Pembrokeshire's most popular coastal attractions is to be temporarily closed to swimmers in a bid to protect breeding seals and their pups.

The National Trust will be closing the Blue Lagoon at Abereiddy on Saturday, September 21, and it will remain closed until the beginning of November.  The date of its re-opening is yet to be decided.

The nearby beach at Traeth Llyfn will also be closed for the same period.

Visitors will still be able to watch the seals and their pups in their natural habitat from the Pembrokeshire Coast Path.

Anyone who  may come across seals and their pups in other parts of Pembrokeshire is asked to avoid disturbing them and follow the Marine Code.  This involves staying quiet, keeping at least 50 metres away from them, and never coming between a seal and her pup.  Dogs must also be kept on leads at all times and kept away from the breeding areas.