seal.watch / british columbia

British Columbia · 2000—2026

Harbour seals and Steller sea lions

Seals around British Columbia.

Follow public seal observations from British Columbia. Browse published records, explore the places and stories behind them, or share an encounter with the Seal Watch team.

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N ↑Haida Gwaii · 1 report1Howe Sound · 1 report2Metro Vancouver · 2 reports3

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  1. Haida Gwaii1 report
  2. Howe Sound1 report
  3. Metro Vancouver2 reports

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  1. 2026
    Seymour Bay near Cowan Point, Bowen Island Howe Sound
    Canadian Bacon (VAMMR name) VPD and VAMMR via Canadian Press / CityNews Vancouver

    A visitor found a harbour seal pup alone at Seymour Bay near Cowan Point. The Vancouver Police Marine Unit transported VAMMR staff to retrieve her that evening. VAMMR named her Canadian Bacon. Harbour seal · 1 seal