Pacific Northwest · 2026
Harbour seals and sea lions
Seals around the Pacific Northwest.
Follow public seal observations from the Pacific Northwest. Browse published records, explore the places and stories behind them, or share an encounter with the Seal Watch team.
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Date: 2026Reported: Eggs Benedict / Benny (SR3 name) Kate Hruby — SR3; Center Valley Animal Rescue
Observation: Center Valley Animal Rescue observed an underweight adult harbour seal on a Hood Canal dock. SR3 later identified a gunshot injury during treatment. The seal was alive when found and died in care in May.