What we know about harbor seals

What we know about harbor seals

Harbor seal vocalizing on rock. Credit: G.E. Davis
Harbor seal vocalizing on rock. Credit: G.E. Davis

Harbor seals are the most commonly seen marine mammals in the Salish Sea and can be found throughout the region at all times of the year. They have been intensively studied here, and a new in-depth profile from Jacqlynn Zier and Joe Gaydos provides an overview of their local ecology and behavior.
This is a must-read for professional and amateur naturalists alike, and it is available for download on the Encyclopedia of Puget Sound.