Pebbles has set a new haul out record for seal pups since Seal Sitters was founded in 2007, extending his streak to 8 consecutive days. Spud was the former record holder in ’07. Pebbles likes to haul out at sunrise and stay until early evening light. Of late, he like to nestle in the timber on the beach, making him quite difficult to see at times. But most of the time, he’s quite visible and has enchanted a fan club of all ages.

Pebbles still looks like a happy little blubberball. In this photo, he curls and stretches his rear flippers in a sign of relaxed contentment. As time goes by we have become convinced there’s most likely a mom in the picture - due to photos of erupted teeth, the pup’s small size (a juvenile sea gull is bigger than Pebbles), good body weight, and an eyewitness report of an adult just offshore when Pebbles returned to the water one evening. It is imperative that he be able to continue to use this beach as a safe refuge from people and dogs. Thanks to all the divers who were so considerate early this morning and changed locations so as not to jeopardize Pebbles’ health.

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