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Harbor Seal

Phoca vitulina richardsi

Photo by StirredMocha
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37.4966, -122.492

Field Notes

Description:

The most widespread seal species, being found on both coasts of North America as well as northern Europe. The richardsi subspecies is found on the West Coast of North America and has its largest pupping grounds in California.

Notes:

Quite a few seals were observed in this position at the water's surface just floating around.

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PublishedSeptember 19, 2014

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