Harbor seals are one of the most common marine mammals along the U.S. West and East Coasts. They are commonly seen resting on rocks and beaches along the coast and on …

Seals and sea lions belong to a group of marine mammals called pinnipeds which means fin or flipper-footed. Learn more about seals and sea lions and the work NOAA Fisheries does to …

Jun 16, 2024 · Have you ever wondered about the main differences between seals and their "second cousins," the sea lions? Both seals and sea lions, together with the walrus, are …

Apr 10, 2025 · NOAA Fisheries aims to increase public awareness and support for gray seal conservation through education, outreach, and public participation. We share information with …

Mar 22, 2021 · Seals and sea lions belong to a group of marine mammals called pinnipeds, which means fin or flipper-footed. They are adapted for life in the ocean, but come on land for long …

We study the ecology of seals in the Northwest Atlantic to support conservation management and promote public stewardship of a healthy and diverse marine environment. There are two main …

NOAA Fisheries is committed to conserving and protecting hooded seals. Our scientists and partners use a variety of innovative techniques to study, learn more about, and protect this …

Mar 27, 2025 · 5-Year Review for the Saimaa Seal We are required by the Endangered Species Act to conduct 5-year reviews of all listed species. The 5-year review must be based on the …

Harbor seals are endothermic animals. They control their body temperatures by burning internal fuel, which in turn, keeps them warm. Harbor seals have a mouth full of teeth, but they don’t …

Mar 13, 2025 · A male northern elephant seal. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Mark Lowry. Northern elephant seals weigh in at several thousand pounds and quickly put on more weight when …