Monterey Bay
Harbor seals were reported inside the harbor in the day's account of Sanctuary's trips.
Source: Sanctuary Cruises, Captain's Log
23 Aug 2026 · Monterey BayCalifornia · Pacific Ocean
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Read recent published observations from California. Each entry keeps its original source attribution and a link back to the archive.
Monterey Bay
A harbor seal was observed near returning sea lions as Sanctuary entered the harbor after its late-morning trip.
Source: Sanctuary Cruises, Captain's Log
21 Aug 2026 · Monterey BaySan Simeon
Kathleen Curtis observed orange-tagged X0093 resting alone on the south beach after her rehabilitation release.
Source: Friends of the Elephant Seal / Kathleen Curtis
8 Aug 2026 · San SimeonMonterey Bay
Two harbor seals were observed nearer the harbor during Sanctuary's morning trip.
Source: Sanctuary Cruises, Captain's Log
6 Aug 2026 · Monterey BayLos Angeles coast
X0093 returned to the ocean at Topanga South Beach after rehabilitation.
Source: Friends of the Elephant Seal / Kathleen Curtis; California Wildlife Center
30 Jul 2026 · Los Angeles coastLa Jolla
Observers recorded Kyanite again while the injured pup attempted to come ashore.
Source: Wildlife Jewels / Azi Sharif
30 Jul 2026 · La JollaLa Jolla
A dated image documented another observation of the injured pup Kyanite at Children's Pool.
Source: Wildlife Jewels / Azi Sharif
10 Jul 2026 · La JollaLa Jolla
Wildlife Jewels documented an injured harbor seal pup later referred to as Kyanite at Children's Pool.
Source: Wildlife Jewels / Azi Sharif
28 Jun 2026 · La JollaMonterey Bay
Harbor seals were observed closer to the harbor during a morning trip in rough seas.
Source: Sanctuary Cruises, Captain's Log
7 Jun 2026 · Monterey BayMonterey Bay
The morning trip aboard Sanctuary recorded two harbor seals along the route.
Source: Sanctuary Cruises, Captain's Log
4 Jun 2026 · Monterey BayMonterey Bay
Harbor seals were recorded during the morning trip aboard Sanctuary.
Source: Sanctuary Cruises, Captain's Log
3 Jun 2026 · Monterey BayLa Jolla
Two male harbor seals were reported competing for a female near the seawall.
Source: Seal Conservancy
18 May 2026 · La Jolla