seal.watch / australia

Australia · 2020—2026

Australian and New Zealand fur seals

Seals around Australia.

Follow public seal observations from Australia. Browse published records, explore the places and stories behind them, or share an encounter with the Seal Watch team.

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  1. New South Wales1 report
  2. Queensland1 report
  3. Western Australia1 report

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  3. 12022
  4. 22026

Months in 2026

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  1. 2026
    Seal Island, off Rockingham Western Australia
    Unidentified Nomadic Naturalists

    An observer reported watching one male Australian sea lion through a telescope at Seal Island. It was seen resting and stretching during the dated outing. Species not recorded · 1 seal