Monterey
Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as harbour seal (Phoca vitulina richardii).
Source: Justin Shahbaz — iNaturalist (justin166)
30 December 2020 · MontereyCalifornia · Pacific Ocean
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From the public record.
Read recent published observations from California. Each entry keeps its original source attribution and a link back to the archive.
Santa Cruz County
Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as harbour seal (Phoca vitulina richardii).
Source: James Maughn — iNaturalist (jmaughn)
21 July 2020 · Santa Cruz CountyPacific Grove
Two harbor seals were photographed passing underwater near Pacific Grove.
Source: Chad King / NOAA MBNMS — SIMoN Photo Library
12 March 2020 · Pacific GroveMonterey Bay
A harbor seal was photographed swimming around divers at Hopkins Marine Life Refuge.
Source: Jean DeMarignac / NOAA WCR — SIMoN Photo Library
26 February 2020 · Monterey BayMonterey Bay
A young harbor seal was photographed swimming near divers at Hopkins Marine Life Refuge.
Source: Jean DeMarignac / NOAA WCR — SIMoN Photo Library
5 February 2020 · Monterey BaySan Diego County
Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as harbour seal (Phoca vitulina richardii).
Source: Douglas J. Long — iNaturalist (douglasglobal)
19 January 2020 · San Diego CountyPoint Reyes
A bull northern elephant seal was photographed trumpeting on Drakes Beach.
Source: National Park Service — Point Reyes National Seashore
10 February 2019 · Point ReyesPoint Reyes
Elephant seals were photographed below the Elephant Seal Overlook at Point Reyes.
Source: National Park Service — Point Reyes National Seashore
8 December 2018 · Point ReyesFarallon Islands
Harbor seals were photographed hauled out on rocks at the Farallon Islands.
Source: Shiran Hersh — iNaturalist (shiranhersh)
27 October 2018 · Farallon IslandsCambria
Harbor seals were photographed at Moonstone Beach near Cambria.
Source: Robert Schwemmer / NOAA CINMS — SIMoN Photo Library
15 February 2018 · CambriaPescadero
Northern elephant seals were photographed on shore near Pescadero.
Source: Eleanor Kenimer — iNaturalist (lunatuna)
16 May 2017 · PescaderoMonterey Bay
A harbor seal was photographed swimming in nearshore waters of Monterey Bay.
Source: C. Michael Hogan — iNaturalist (c_michael_hogan)
3 February 2017 · Monterey Bay