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 ↑Strait of Georgia · 1 report1Race Rocks · 1 report2

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  1. Strait of Georgia1 report
  2. Race Rocks1 report

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  1. 2007
    Gabriola Island Strait of Georgia
    Unidentified April Anne, original Flickr photograph

    April Anne photographed swimming harbour seals at Gabriola Island, describing their faces as the only parts visible above the water. Harbour seal