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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Date: 2022Reported: Sea Lionel Richie Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre
Observation: A member of the public first noticed a thin, lethargic young male Steller sea lion on the beach. Responders rescued him the following day and named him Sea Lionel Richie. He later died in care on 10 February.