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Seal and Sea Lion Watching - Pinniped Watching

With their big eyes, expressive faces and curious nature, pinnipeds (seals, sea lions and walruses) can be a joy to watch. Learn about seal tours and places you can go to watch seals.
Pier 39 Sea Lions at K-Dock
San Francisco's Pier 39 has got to be one of the most public places to see pinnipeds in the world. Here's information on their annual arrival and where to see them.
Cape Cod Seal Tours with Chatham Water Tours - Review and Photos
Here’s a review of a tour to see Cape Cod's seal colony, which numbers over 1,000. See a photo gallery of the seals and plan your trip.
California Pinniped Rookeries & Haul-out Sites
Pinniped watching is such a popular pastime in California that NOAA Fisheries has created this handy site with known seal and sea lion haul-out spots and rookeries.
Sea Lions on Marble Island in Glacier Bay National Park Alaska
View a photo of stellar sea lions in Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska.
Kangaroo Island: Penguins and Sea Lions
Feel like going the distance? Here's info on where to see sea lions and penguins in Australia.
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