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Chile · 2020—2026

South American sea lions and fur seals

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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

    Valparaíso · 1 report1Biobío · 1 report2Los Ríos · 1 report3N ↑
    1. Valparaíso1 report
    2. Biobío1 report
    3. Los Ríos1 report

    South43–56.5°S

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      1. 2025
        Playa Los Molinos, Valdivia Los Ríos
        Unidentified Sernapesca Los Ríos; local Centinelas del Mar volunteers

        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/ Species not recorded · 1 seal

      2. 2025
        Boca Sur, San Pedro de la Paz Biobío
        Unidentified Sernapesca Biobío

        Sernapesca received reports of a juvenile South American sea lion in the road at Boca Sur. Staff found it alert and in good condition and moved it to the nearby coast, where it entered the sea. This record covers the original roadside encounter. Source: https://www.sernapesca.cl/noticias/sernapesca-activo-el-protocolo-de-rescate-ante-el-varamiento-de-un-lobo-marino-juvenil-en-san-pedro-de-la-paz/ South American sea lion · 1 seal

      3. 2025
        Valparaíso (approximate source location) Valparaíso
        Unidentified iNaturalist — Caio_Preissler (caio_preissler)

        Caio_Preissler (caio_preissler) recorded this encounter on iNaturalist. Photograph shows sea lions on rocks beneath a waterfront structure. The source’s positional accuracy is about 5.9 km. The source identification is Otaria flavescens. Source: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/260318712 South American sea lion