International Seal Day puts the spotlight on seals and the waters they depend on. A harbor seal’s whiskers can help it detect the trail a swimming fish leaves behind, which comes in handy when the water is murky.
Try a quick identification game the next time you see a seal or sea lion. A sea lion has visible ear flaps and can turn its rear flippers forward to move on land. A harbor seal has small ear openings and moves along on its belly. The ears are an easy clue, even in a still photo.
About the observance
https://www.aquarium.co.za/foundation/news/international-seal-day-2026
More about the featured species
https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/seal-sealion.html