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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. 2026
    Ship deck in the Santiago vicinity Santiago
    Unidentified iNaturalist — Michael Mckay (michael_mckay)

    Michael Mckay photographed a sea lion resting on the deck at the back of a ship. The source places the encounter in the Santiago vicinity. The source identification is Zalophus wollebaeki. Source: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/398590602 Galápagos sea lion