California · observation
Coast near Point Buchon
· Point Buchon
Tracking data placed the adult male J912 ashore near Point Buchon after his return from northern foraging waters.
- Species
- Northern elephant seal
- Number of seals
- 1
- Attributed name
- J912
- Source
- The Tribune / Christine Heinrichs, citing UC Santa Cruz
About this record
- Supporting evidence
- Reported tracking detection, not a separately documented visual encounter; date stated in the article. Source: https://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/community/cambrian/article314768097.html
- Identification confidence
- Not recorded
- Editorial status
- Published by Seal Watch.
Source wording, attributed names and approximate date labels are preserved. A published report does not establish a verified animal identity.