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Galápagos · 2020—2026

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. 2021
    Isabela, Galápagos National Park Isabela
    Unidentified iNaturalist — Sofia Ordoñez Lizarralde (sofia_ordonez_lizarralde)

    Sofia Ordoñez Lizarralde (sofia_ordonez_lizarralde) recorded this encounter on iNaturalist. Photograph shows a sea lion resting on a wooden waterside bench. The source identification is Zalophus wollebaeki. Source: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/71554437 Galápagos sea lion