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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Grouped by each record’s archive date. Approximate dates keep their original labels in the records below.

  1. 2025
    Brentwood Bay, Vancouver Island Vancouver Island
    Pierogi (VAMMR name) VAMMR patient record PV2503 and rescue chronology

    VAMMR rescued an underweight harbour seal pup after it was found alone and in distress at Brentwood Bay. The patient was named Pierogi. Harbour seal · 1 seal