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Cooks River, Kyeemagh–Tempe–Marrickville, Sydney

· New South Wales

A reported long-nosed fur seal was seen swimming and resting along the Cooks River. The retrospective account dates its first appearance to 22 February and describes subsequent movements along the waterway.

Species
New Zealand fur seal
Number of seals
1
Attributed name
Unidentified
Source
Neighbourhood Media

About this record

Supporting evidence
https://www.neighbourhoodmedia.com.au/post/the-seal-in-marrickville — Published 3 July 2026; observation dates are in February. Species follows the source. Linked movements are one observation sequence.
Identification confidence
Probable
Editorial status
Published by Seal Watch.

Source wording, attributed names and approximate date labels are preserved. A published report does not establish a verified animal identity.

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