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seals laying on the beach

Harbor seals from the air: Aerial surveys allow us to estimate their number and occurrences.

a seal catching a fish

Harbor seals in a creek: Some harbor seals sometimes visit creeks during salmon runs to feed.

a seal waving at the camera

Harbor seal resting: Harbor seals frequently haul-out on land
for many reasons, including to rest.

a seal calmly sitting on logs

Harbor seal on logs: Harbor seals haul-out on many places, including rocky beaches and floating logs.

a seal perched on a rock near the water

Harbor seal molting: Harbor seals molt their fur on a seasonal basis.

a seal with a tracker attatched to its head

Transmitter on head: Transmitters allow us to recover data; they fall off when seals molt in autumn.

Resources: To Learn More

About Marine Mammals

Guidelines to watching marine wildlife.

If you find a stranded marine mammal in Whatcom County.

Applying to grad school

Brief pointers and links on applying to graduate school and/or studying marine mammals.

Grad School Videos

Thinking about graduate school? Check these videos from the University of Washington Biograds.

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