HARBOR SEALS   la jolla harbor seals 

Updates on the La Jolla harbor seal colony, rookery, and sea lion haulout site.

Specialized La Jolla tourism information

Seals and Sea Lions should be observed from a safe viewing distance as close human approach can cause harmful effects on the animals

Information for residents and tourists about La Jolla seals and other wildlife.

Website by nature film award winner, STEM lecturer, and pinniped specialist 

Learn more about the documentary, "Sentinels of the Sea", in production and near completion.  

This  full length production  will be looking at pinnipeds  in detail along with the environmental challenges facing these creatures and other ocean wildlife.  It will feature amazing footage, expert interviews and much more.   This full length feature is supported by the Sierra Club Magazine, and Sealwatch.org.  Fascinating details about pinnipeds, mammals that live in the water and on land, will be covered.  Marine derelict gear removal and  marine mammal rescue will be covered. Featuring the beauty of the ocean and many aquatic habitats, along with fascinating details about animal behavior and biology,  this production looks at issues of critical concern about ocean wildlife including the impacts of disturbance and other human caused factors.  See video links in the list  below.

Help to support this documentary that will educate wide audiences about these animals and their habitats.

Harbor Seal Pupping Season Information Classes with movies  were offered in 2019 at the Mangelsen Images of Nature Gallery in La Jolla 7916 Girard Ave., and continued in 2020.

Presentations for 2021 are on hold due to Covid.  Video Lecture Slideshow Programs will be announced. Check back for date and time updates.  Online programs available for groups and schools.

Additional past presentations include video documentary  "Harbor Seals of the Coast" shown at Cabrillo National Monument at several festivals; STEM Lecture; Mensa program; Accolade Global Film Award; magazine articles including HSUS online magazine All Animals. A children's book, " Sugar the Harbor Seal Pup"  has just been published and is available on Amazon.

Contact blueoceanmovie@yahoo.com for more information

Fine Art Prints and cards of harbor seals and sea lions available for sale at Jewels By the Sea in La Jolla. 1237 Prospect St.  Net proceeds help to support the documentary.