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Seals & Sea Lions
Semi-aquatic marine mammals called pinnipeds, seals and sea lions are skilled ocean hunters with streamlined bodies and powerful flippers. These intelligent marine animals divide time between land and sea, forming large colonies during breeding seasons.
🧬 Scientific Profile
Discover the fascinating biology and behavior of seals & sea lions
Habitat & Range
Found in coastal waters and on shores worldwide, from Arctic to Antarctic regions. They haul out on beaches, rocky shores, and ice floes.
Diet & Behavior
Carnivorous marine mammals that hunt fish, squid, and krill. They are excellent divers, with some species diving over 2000 feet deep.
Amazing Facts
Seals and sea lions can rotate their rear flippers forward for land locomotion. They have excellent underwater vision and can sleep floating vertically.
🌱 Conservation & Protection
Learn how you can help protect seals & sea lions and support marine conservation efforts
How You Can Help
Reduce plastic pollution that can entangle marine mammals. Support sustainable fishing to maintain their food sources. Observe from a respectful distance.
💡 Every action counts! Small changes in daily habits can make a big difference for marine conservation.
Conservation Organizations
🔗 Consider donating or volunteering with these organizations to directly support seals & sea lions conservation.
See Seals & Sea Lions in Person
Visit these aquariums to observe seals & sea lions and learn more about marine conservation
Support Conservation: Many of these aquariums participate in breeding programs, research, and education that help protect wild seals & sea lions populations.