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Chile · 2020—2026

South American sea lions and fur seals

Seals around Chile.

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Chile 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.

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North17–30°S

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    Central30–43°S

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      South43–56.5°S

      Magallanes · 1 report1N ↑
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      1. 2022
        Costanera del Estrecho, Punta Arenas Magallanes
        Unidentified La Prensa Austral, interviewing Patricio Díaz / Sernapesca

        La Prensa Austral reported a leopard seal on Punta Arenas's Costanera del Estrecho near the basketball courts. Sernapesca director Patricio Díaz said responders found no apparent injuries or poor condition. Source: https://laprensaaustral.cl/2022/09/04/aparicion-de-foca-leopardo-en-la-costanera-del-estrecho-obligo-a-operativo-de-la-armada-y-sernapesca/ Leopard seal · 1 seal