California · observation
Moss Landing harbor, Monterey Bay
· Monterey Bay
A harbor seal was observed near returning sea lions as Sanctuary entered the harbor after its late-morning trip.
- Species
- Harbour seal
- Number of seals
- 1
- Attributed name
- Unidentified
- Source
- Sanctuary Cruises, Captain's Log
About this record
- Supporting evidence
- The trip report describes one harbor seal; the two nearby animals mentioned separately were sea otters. Source: https://sanctuarycruises.com/captains-log/2026-08-21-morning-surface-activity-and-hundreds-of-common-dolphins/
- 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.