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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25 November
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All areasChile from north to south in three adjoining sections, at the same scale. Markers represent broad named areas, never exact observation locations. Select an area to filter the archive.
3 of 3 reports mapped · 3 areas
North17–30°S
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Central30–43°S
South43–56.5°S
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Months in 2025
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Date: 2025Reported: Unidentified Sernapesca Los Ríos; local Centinelas del Mar volunteers
Observation: An ill juvenile sea lion was reported on Los Molinos beach. Local volunteers and Sernapesca responded; a Sernapesca veterinarian found a respiratory condition, and the animal was transferred to a rehabilitation centre in Puerto Montt. Species was not specified. Source: https://www.sernapesca.cl/noticias/lobo-marino-fue-trasladado-desde-los-molinos-hasta-puerto-montt-para-su-recuperacion/