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Seals, Sea Lions and Elephant Seals

Seals, Sea Lions and Elephant Seals

Species

A group of California sea lions splashes in shallow water near a rocky shore, their sleek brown bodies glistening in the sunlight as they raise their heads and look around.

California Sea Lion

A large male elephant seal with a pronounced trunk-like nose lifts its head while resting on a sandy beach with ocean waves in the background.

Elephant Seal

harbor seal with speckled gray fur lifts its head above calm blue water, its round eyes and whiskers clearly visible as it swims near the surface.

Harbor Seal

Videos

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2022 Harbor Seal Pupping Season at Point Lobos

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Bubble Blowing Harbor Seal

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Harbor seal and pup reunited at Whalers Cove

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Harbor seal mom and pup in Whalers Cove

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Harbor Seals at Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

Point Lobos is a State Natural Reserve. Everything here is protected.

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