Yesterday around noon, the second harbor seal pup of the season was discovered by Cheyenne and her family visiting from Boise. She named the small, spotted pup Bob. The weaned pup was tucked away in a relatively safe spot, a small stretch of public access beach, and was watched over by Seal Sitters volunteers throughout the afternoon.

Sadly, the hotline received a second report, that of a dead pup on a very popular beach. This a reminder to everyone that this time of year is truly a matter of life and death for these vulnerable seal pups, who have only a 50% chance of surviving their first year. Please give the hotline a call @ 206-905-7325 (SEAL) should you come across a resting seal pup and observe from a distance so that the pup can rest undisturbed.