Galápagos sea lions and fur seals

Seals around the Galápagos.

Follow public seal observations from the Galápagos. Browse published records, explore the places and stories behind them, or share an encounter with the Seal Watch team.

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  1. Date: 2022
    Place: Rocky coast, North Seymour Island North Seymour
    Reported: Unidentified Krishna Ghosh, Wexas Travel

    Observation: Krishna Ghosh encountered sea lion pups on North Seymour's rocky coast during an afternoon visit. Source: https://www.wexas.com/travel-article/just-back-from-the-galapagos

  2. Date: 2021
    Place: North Seymour Island North Seymour
    Reported: Unidentified Sue and Dan, s/v Narnia travel diary

    Observation: Sue and Dan included sea lions among the wildlife encountered during their afternoon visit to North Seymour. Source: https://svnarnia.com/2021/09/north-seymour-island-galapagos/