#Elephant Seals of San Simeon

[rabbitcruiser]

International Day Of The Seal

International Day of the Seal takes place on March 22. It is a day set aside to raise awareness about seal conservation around the world. It’s also a day for us seal lovers to honor this amazing sea mammal. Seals are not only adorable and attractive, but their presence in the world today has a significant impact. They are also the most targeted marine mammal on the planet. These creatures are in danger of soon becoming extinct. Humans have always posed a significant threat to them, as people capture them for feed, blubber, or pelts. As a result, this day is observed to emphasize the importance of preserving their population.

History of International Day Of The Seal

This international holiday was established in 1982. Since then, the holiday has been observed yearly on March 22. The total number of seal species was already declining at the time. Seals were increasingly becoming victims of humans. This is because humans hunted seals for their pelts, blubber, and meat. To put an end to this brutality, the day was proclaimed the “Day of the Seal.” The United States Congress established the worldwide holiday to raise awareness among Americans about the plight of seals. They developed several projects to raise awareness about the importance of protecting seals.

A seal is classified as a pinniped, which means “fin-footed” in Latin. The walrus and sea lion are two other pinnipeds. Seals are distinct from other pinnipeds in that they do not walk with their flippers. They frequently move about on their bellies when on land. Their flippers assist them to move quickly in the water. Seals are also calmer and smaller than sea lions and walruses.

Seals are located around the north and south poles. They are preyed upon by predators and hunters. This has put their population at risk. This day was established to raise awareness about how they might be saved.

This day is observed all over the world. Although seals dwell in the Arctic Circle and Antarctica, millions of people around the world adore them, and so this holiday is observed globally.

International Day Of The Seal timeline

1811 Pinnipedia

Johann Karl Wilhelm Illiger names both a clan and an order Pinnipedia.

1886 The Extinction of the Seal

The animal is considered extinct until a little group is discovered near the Yucatán Peninsula.

2001 The Link Between Sea Lions and Seals

Genetic analysis reveals that the north fur seal is more closely linked to many sea lion species.

2021 Recognition By the I.U.C.N.

Thirty-six pinniped species are recognized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (I.U.C.N.).

International Day Of The Seal FAQs

Seals descended from what animal?

The earliest progenitors of seals and sea lions were mammals that evolved from land to sea. The ocean began to cool around 36 million years ago, near the end of the Oligocene, causing major changes in ocean circulation.

Is the seal a friendly creature?

Seals look attractive and sociable, which they are. Most zoos and marine attractions portray seals as trainable, clever, and human-friendly.

Do seals have fur?

Northern fur seals have the second thickest fur on the planet, with 300,000 hairs per square inch.

How to Observe International Day Of The Seal

Attend a public awareness event

Watch a documentary about seals

Visit a seal exhibit zoo

During International Day of the Seal, many naturalist organizations and zoos host awareness events. Attend a presentation to learn more about these wonderful creatures.

There are numerous videos and reading resources available about seals and their habitat. Spend the day learning about how climate change affects these seals.

Seals are related to sea lions and walruses, which live in the Arctic Circle and Antarctica. However, you don't have to travel to the poles to meet these magnificent creatures. To celebrate the festival, you can visit a zoo and learn about them.

5 Interesting Facts About Seals

There are various species

Their skin helps with temperature

They can detect prey

They live up to 30 years

They are heavier than us

There are 33 kinds of seals.

Blubber is the layer of fat beneath the skin of seals that keeps them warm in frigid water.

A seal’s whiskers aid in the detection of prey in murky water.

Their life expectancy is 25 to 30 years.

Smaller seals weigh 100 pounds, while the largest weigh more than 7,000 pounds.

Why International Day Of The Seal is Important

It’s a week to achieve something worthwhile

It encourages study

It encourages conservation

All animals are important. International Day of the Seal allows us to perform important conservation work and identify solutions to help the planet.

International Day of the Seal encourages people to learn more about seals. It is a means of making people more aware of their place in the larger scheme of things.

The importance of conservation of vulnerable animals is emphasized on this day. Contributions to this cause are encouraged.

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[lies]

Sometimes when I'm birdwatching

#sometimes when i’m birdwatching #things that aren’t birds #elephant seal #san simeon

[desertmarauder]

#nikon z7ii #desertmarauder #photographers on tumblr #california #travel photography #my photography #san simeon #elephant seal vista point #elephant seal #wildlife photography

[madmike363]

Elephant Seals hauled out for molting near San Simeon, California. When you need to make a long drive for work, take the scenic route.

#elephant seal #california #san simeon

[millerjonathan]

Travel / Cali

#morro bay #san simeon #elephant seals

[snototter]

A Northern elephant seal (Mirounga angustirostris) coming ashore in San Simeon, California, USA

by Robyn Waayers

#northern elephant seal #seals #pinnipeds #mirounga angustirostris #mirounga #phocidae #pinnipedia #carnivora #mammalia #chordata #wildlife: california #wildlife: usa #wildlife: north america

[travelingjoe]

San Simeon State Park, California — December 2023. Returned to see the elephant seals battling but we were too early. The ladies haven’t arrived so nothing worth fighting over yet. Mostly just old and young males lazing about.

[lifechangingplaces]

Ventura - Cambria

Sonntag, 30.4.2023

Tag 39

Nach einer eher unruhigen Nacht gehen wir morgens noch gemeinsam zu Starbucks, dann trennen sich unsere Wege. Christine und ich fahren nochmal ein Stück Highway 1 die Küste rauf nach Cambria. Dort waren wir auch auf unseren ersten beiden Reisen an die Westküste und wir können nochmal ein wenig in Erinnerungen schwelgen. Wir steuern als erstes einen Campingplatz im San Simeon State Park an und bekommen einen geräumigen Platz in schöner Umgebung. Nach einer kurzen Pause fahren wir ein Stück nördlich zum “Elephant Seal Vista Point”. Die Kolonie der Seeelefanten ist riesig. Die meisten Seeelefanten liegen faul am Strand, ein paar Männchen balgen sich.

Danach wollen wir noch einen Spaziergang am Meer in Cambria machen und abends in ein Fischlokal gehen. Als wir um kurz vor 17 Uhr das Wohnmobil in der Nähe des Restaurants parken, sehen wir verwundert eine lange Schlange. Das Restaurant Sea Chest, in dem wir auf unseren vorherigen Reisen waren, nimmt keine Reservierungen an und öffnet um 17.30. Um 17.00 ist die Schlange der Wartenden, die es sich auf Campingstühlen bequem gemacht haben und schon mal ein Bier oder einen Wein trinken, so lang, dass wir nicht sicher sind ob wir einen Platz kriegen wenn wir uns noch anstellen. Eine vorbeilaufende Frau meint aber, dass sollte schon noch klappen. Also stellen wir uns an. Gegen 17.15 werden Decken, Campingstühle und Kühlboxen in die parkenden Autos geladen. Wir bekommen tatsächlich noch einen schönen Tisch und gehen das erste Mal auf dieser Reise etwas schöner essen. Der Heilbutt und die Nudeln mit verschiedenen Muscheln sind auch wirklich köstlich.

Wir machen danach noch einen Abendspaziergang über den Holzweg am Strand (Boardwalk) bis die Sonne untergegangen ist. Es ist kühl und sehr windig, aber dennoch sehr schön. Die nächste Nacht wird ruhiger und wir schlafen etwas länger.

[didsomeonesaygo]

Song of The Siren

Long overdue visit with Scott & Katie in Grover - one of Katie's fave bands was playing in Morro Bay, of all places, so they called a meetup. Went up on Thursday for Katy's birdseed; Uncle P and J had a boys' night while the girls had dinner at Ox & Anchor. Mere ate the whole thing, and then we took her home. Kate and I headed to High Bar to watch the sunset, but it was SO COLD. Went back down to the lobby bar, where we hooked up with Katy's friend Nina and watched Nina's friend Dante play looped guitar and sing. It wouldn't be a night out in SLO if you didn't end up at MC's, so we did. It was a big time. Scott & Katie arrived Friday afternoon - we had dinner at The Spoon Trade, then went home and learned the delights of Play the Patriarchy. Katie won, because of course she did, and it's about time a woman won for once!

Saturday we had planned to go see the elephant seals in San Simeon, but decided that was too far to drive, so we walked around in Avila and Katie had the best iced oat milk latte ever at Kraken Coffee. Stumbled by accident on Pirate's Cove, a short, easy hike on the way to the nude beach. (No, we did not go. This time.) Hit Hotlix and Old West Cinnamon Rolls in Pismo, then headed home for a nap before the main event.

When it was time to go, Katie could barely contain herself. Had a great dinner at Highwater, and then, finally, off to an old Kimzey Cousins stomping ground, Happy Jack's - now The Siren. Katy's friend Jamie Jones met us there and had the inside scoop on getting closer to the stage. The whole trip was worth it just to see Katie having such a great time with Old 97's.

Got up Sunday, ate the fab cinnamon rolls, and then packed up. Picked up lunch from Taqueria Santa Cruz to have with Mere, and then headed home!

[rabbitcruiser]

Can you stop that?

What do you think about my pic?

#What do you think about my pic? #Elephant Seals of San Simeon #Elephant Seal Vista Point #Northern elephant seal #free admission #beach #sand #original photography #wildlife #animal #tourist attraction #landmark #Mirounga angustirostris #San Luis Obispo County #fauna #male #young one #summer 2022 #West Coast #California #annoyed #photo of the day

[lies]

Sometimes when I'm birdwatching

#sometimes when i’m birdwatching #things that aren’t birds #elephant seal #san simeon #this dude was super cute #he was bellowing at the waves #like FIGHT ME BRO! #then he'd submerge and loll around a bit #then go at the waves again #seemed like he was just having fun #also #not necessarily apparent in the photo #but he was like 10 feet long and prolly weighed a couple of tons

[desertmarauder]

#nikon z7ii #desertmarauder #photographers on tumblr #california #travel photography #my photography #wildlife photography #elephant seal #elephant seal vista point #san simeon

[zeruch]

Leg 2 of today's #zeruchontour sojourn...San Simeon wildlife (squirrels in compromising positions, hapless pelicans and floppy elephant seals) and the first sights of Big Sur after Ragged Point... (at Highway 1 Big Sur) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiW56IbOS12/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#zeruchontour

[probablyjustphotos]

PCH road trip Day 6: San Simeon to Sequoia National Park

I had some time to kill before my tour at Hearst Castle, so I went to the elephant seal beach. I had gone there yesterday, but I got better photos today, so that's when I'm including it. Elephant seals and seal lions hang out on the beach.

Then it was on to San Simeon.

At Sequoia National Park, I found out that the sensor in my fuel tank is clearly in the back, as I had three gallons of fuel going up, but the fuel light came on going down. Anyway, more big trees, but I think I like sequoias better than redwoods.

And finally, my hotel has turkeys hanging out by the pool.

[hi-res-lex]

Trip North - 18 #explorepage #bigsur #elephantseals #nikon #nikonphotography #roadtrip #pacificcoasthighway (at Elephant Seal Viewing Area Near San Simeon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdPg2Jgu-kP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#explorepage #bigsur #elephantseals #nikon #nikonphotography #roadtrip #pacificcoasthighway

[travelingjoe]

Cambria, California — October 2023. Last day on the coast for a bit so we headed to see the elephant seal colony just north of San Simeon. Thousands come to this beach year after year to mate, molt and birth calves. Made a quick visit to tiny Cambria to check out the scarecrow festival for Halloween before enjoying another lovely sunset sipping good wine at the Hearst Ranch Winery.