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. 2019
    Near Johnstone Strait, northeast Vancouver Island Vancouver Island
    Mo (rescue-team name) The Canadian Press; Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre

    Salmon-farm employees near Johnstone Strait spotted a northern fur seal pup floating on its side and unable to dive. The pup, later named Mo, was rescued and flown to Vancouver for treatment. Northern fur seal · 1 seal