The 2025 harbor seal birthing season at the Children’s Pool in La Jolla is underway. By mid-March, approximately 50 pups had been born, with more expected. In 2024, over 60 viable seal pups were born.

Long Island's coastal waters are a favorite hangout for harbor seals through winter until about May. Here are a few worthwhile seal walks and cruises where you can catch sight of the pudgy pinnipeds.

Figure 1. 'Unicorn' stamp seal and modern impression. Source: Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access/Public domain In my previous post, I discussed the Indian subcontinent's first civilization and ...

Harbour seals in British Columbia have learnt to trust the local killer whales, new research reveals. The calls of unfamiliar killer whales sent the seals diving for safety, but they were unperturbed ...