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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  1. 2024
    Mosquito Creek Marina, North Vancouver Metro Vancouver
    Gustav (VAMMR name) Todd Hauptman / Vancouver Aquarium; VAMMR patient record PV2402

    A contractor found a newborn harbour seal struggling in the water beside a dock at Mosquito Creek Marina, with its placenta still attached. VAMMR rescued the pup, later named Gustav. Harbour seal · 1 seal

  2. 2024
    Breakwater near White Rock Pier Metro Vancouver
    Nelson (VAMMR name) Todd Hauptman / Vancouver Aquarium, reporting VAMMR

    VAMMR found a young harbour seal trapped between breakwater rocks near White Rock Pier. The team retrieved the underweight, dehydrated pup with help from White Rock Sea Tours. It was named Nelson. Harbour seal · 1 seal