Chile · 2020—2026
South American sea lions and fur seals
Seals around Chile.
Follow public seal observations from Chile. Browse published records, explore the places and stories behind them, or share an encounter with the Seal Watch team.
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30 April 2023—17 July 2026
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Date: 2026Reported: Unidentified Mariela Álvarez via El Diario de Antofagasta
Observation: Mariela Álvarez filmed a sea-lion pup lying on the waterfront roadway. She observed eye movement, establishing that it was alive. Sernapesca later reported that the pup was no longer there when staff inspected. https://www.diarioantofagasta.cl/regional/antofagasta/228266/video-avistan-a-cria-de-lobo-marino-en-plena-calzada-y-en-riesgo-de-ser-atropellada-en-antofagasta/
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Date: 2023Reported: Unidentified Brian Acuña, Antofagasta TV; eyewitness footage
Observation: Antofagasta TV reported a sea lion pup on the Mejillones coast during a filmed attack by dogs. Witnesses described the animal as weak beforehand; its species and later outcome were not established. Source: https://www.antofagasta.tv/categoria/regional/perros-atacaron-cria-lobo-marino-mejillones