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How much does a harbor seal weigh?

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Pam Lamon, Web and Social Media Coordinator

Harbor seals are the most abundant marine mammal living in Puget Sound and it’s almost impossible to tell a male from a female just by looking at them. The two male harbor seals at the aquarium usually weigh the most more »

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How much does a Northern fur seal weigh?

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Pam Lamon, Web and Social Media Coordinator

Male Northern fur seals can weigh 5-6 times as much as their female counterparts! A female may only gain and lose 10-20 pounds throughout the year, while adult males can gain and lose over 250 pounds in one year! During more »

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