People who spot seal pups around the Cornish coast are being encouraged to stay at least 100m (330ft) away, keep dogs on leads and avoid disturbing pups and parents.
Ms Goodridge said: “When they’re born, they are white and fluffy and they will basically spend three weeks on the beach.
“Mum will go away to feed and then come back every couple of hours to feed her pup and then leave again.
“Those few weeks are vital, they put on weight really quickly, so if people are getting too close to a pup because they think they’re stranded or abandoned, then mum may just leave.
“She’ll only come back if she thinks it’s safe to do so – so it’s vital that they stay together.”
Every year staff at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary choose a different naming convention for the pups.
In 2023 it was actors – in 2024 it was insects – this year it is desserts, and that is why the tiny pup has been named Smores.