Australia · observation
Coolum Beach
· Queensland
A young fur seal nicknamed Dolly began resting on rocks at Coolum on 26 August. Aquarium staff assessed it as probably a juvenile long-nosed fur seal; its sex was not confirmed. Later reports describe the same visit.
- Species
- New Zealand fur seal
- Number of seals
- 1
- Attributed name
- Dolly
- Source
- Coolum Advertiser; Sunshine Coast News
About this record
- Supporting evidence
- https://www.coolumadvertiser.com.au/community-groups/dolly-the-seal-takes-time-out-from-the-9-5-in-coolum/ — 31 August report. Follow-up: https://www.sunshinecoastnews.com.au/2026/09/03/young-fur-seal-surprises-on-sunshine-coast/ — 3 September; attributed species assessment.
- 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.