Seals

Look for smooth skin, deliberate breathing at the surface and powerful tail-driven movement.

Social and alert, it communicates through movement, sound and close coordination with others in its group.

Breath control, sensitive hearing and complex social awareness support long dives and precise underwater navigation.

Keep a respectful distance and let the animal initiate any closer pass. Never pursue, touch or separate a group.

Seals is closely adapted to its habitat, and patient observation reveals details that a quick swim-by misses.

Look in productive coastal water, sheltered bays, channels and offshore feeding areas where food is concentrated.