A Seal Folllowed Us Today!
@DeborahDiane (40845)
Laguna Woods, California
September 13, 2018 10:06pm CST
This morning, while walking at the beach with my friend, a seal was swimming just off-shore, moving in the same direction we were.
I did not get a good photo, because it kept diving every time I pulled out my camera. However, it was fun to see this beautiful creature moving along at the same pace we were.
It is not unusual to see dolphins off-shore from Laguna Beach. I also saw a sea lion once, and an otter another time. Occasionally we see star fish.
It was delightful to see a seal in Laguna Beach, because that was the first time, although I have seen them off the coast of La Jolla, Rancho Palos Verdes, and in other places along the California coast!
The photo above is one I took of a seal on the beach in Hawaii.
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@oahuwriter (26773)
• United States
14 Sep 18
Here in Hawaii on Oahu, there have been sightings and reported on the news. I've never seen any sea lions in person. Lucky you to see one in real time!
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@DeborahDiane (40845)
• Laguna Woods, California
15 Sep 18
The picture I took above was when we were in Kauai, Hawaii. The people at the Four Seasons hotel went out and put caution tape around it so people did not get too close and disturb it. The seal I saw here in Laguna the other day did not come up on the beach, so I did not get a good picture of it.
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@DeborahDiane (40845)
• Laguna Woods, California
16 Sep 18
@oahuwriter - Yes, seals are very protective. Like any wild animal, you have to be careful about approaching them, but they usually do not attack.
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@oahuwriter (26773)
• United States
15 Sep 18
@DeborahDiane
I see. Seals are an endangered species and is protected very well. As with any wild animal when they have their babies in tow they are very protective of them.
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@maximax8 (31042)
• United Kingdom
14 Sep 18
That must have been a very enjoyable experience. Seals can be very playful and move quite fast. I viewed seals on a beach on Kangaroo Island in Australia. I saw dolphins at Money Mia in Australia years after that. In New Zealand I was sand boarding and I saw a black speck in the sea. Was it a shark, no it was a fairy penguin.
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@DeborahDiane (40845)
• Laguna Woods, California
15 Sep 18
@maximax8 - Wow! You have seen some fun sea life, too. I have never seen a penguin, but I think that would be exciting!
@bagarad (14283)
• Paso Robles, California
14 Sep 18
I love your photo. I've never seen seals along the coast except off the Coast Guard wharf in Monterey. I could watch them for hours. We do see elephant seals north of Cambria when they breed, but I'd rather watch the harbor seals. Watch long enough and you can see their distinct personalities.
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@bagarad (14283)
• Paso Robles, California
15 Sep 18
@DeborahDiane I wish we had more hanging around our NorthCentral Coast
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@DeborahDiane (40845)
• Laguna Woods, California
16 Sep 18
@bagarad - There used to be a lot of them up there! I remember when we were young my husband and I used to camp all up and down the California coast, and our dog would bark when he heard the seals barking. I think he thought they were dogs in the distance! LOL
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@DeborahDiane (40845)
• Laguna Woods, California
15 Sep 18
@bagarad - Yes, the harbor seals are pretty common here. We were in Rancho Palos Verdes, just North of Long Beach, recently, and there was a harbor seal happily sunning himself on a rock. There is a bay in San Diego which has become overrun with seals. I haven't been there in a while, but they report on it on the news once in a while.
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@caopaopao (12395)
• China
14 Sep 18
That sounds great. I can only see these things at the aquarium.
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@DeborahDiane (40845)
• Laguna Woods, California
14 Sep 18
@caopaopao - I love to go to aquariums, too. It is so wonderful to see so many exotic types of fish and sea mammals.
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@DeborahDiane (40845)
• Laguna Woods, California
15 Sep 18
@wolfgirl569 - It was exciting to see the seal moving along the beach beside us!
@DeborahDiane (40845)
• Laguna Woods, California
14 Sep 18
@mnglsp - I think they generally leave people alone, although I have heard of them biting, like a dog, when people get too close and they feel harassed.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (17239)
• China
14 Sep 18
This seal is adorable and wanted to play with you.Don't know if seals are as friendly as the dolphins.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (17239)
• China
15 Sep 18
@DeborahDiane Wow ! they may bite people.Herhaps this is why they are called seals-the leopards living in sea as we call them in Chinese.
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@DeborahDiane (40845)
• Laguna Woods, California
16 Sep 18
@changjiangzhibin89 - Leopards Living in the Sea ... great name for them!
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@DeborahDiane (40845)
• Laguna Woods, California
15 Sep 18
No, I don't think seals are as friendly as dolphins. They sometimes bite people when they feel threatened, although usually they leave us alone.
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@DeborahDiane (40845)
• Laguna Woods, California
15 Sep 18
@rebelann - I think that seal in the picture was just happily sunning himself, but maybe he was smiling for the camera! LOL 
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@ilocosboy (45155)
• Philippines
14 Sep 18
Oh wow that would be some adventure moment.
This morning we were chased by dogs. Its good we're riding a tricycle so we are secured from them.
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@DeborahDiane (40845)
• Laguna Woods, California
15 Sep 18
@ilocosboy - Oh, wow! That must have been a little scary to be chased by dogs. They can be dangerous if they are not friendly!
@ilocosboy (45155)
• Philippines
15 Sep 18
My buddy need to speed up the tricycle so the dogs can follow us.
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@anya12adwi (10292)
• India
14 Sep 18
So, the seal might have found you attractive!!
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@anya12adwi (10292)
• India
16 Sep 18
@DeborahDiane It didn't follow any other person.. So, I am right.. Do meet him again, his heart won't miss you 
It didn't follow any other person.. So, I am right.. Do meet him again, his heart won't miss you 1 person likes this
@DeborahDiane (40845)
• Laguna Woods, California
15 Sep 18
@Courage7 - When you get close to one, you realize how big they are! They seem to leave people alone, though.
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@DeborahDiane (40845)
• Laguna Woods, California
16 Sep 18
@Courage7 - Yes, they are lovely, and quite graceful in the water.
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@Courage7 (19626)
• United States
15 Sep 18
@DeborahDiane They are lovely creatures. Yes they are quite big.
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@DeborahDiane (40845)
• Laguna Woods, California
25 Sep 18
@august18 - Awww ... your seal needs a playmate! LOL
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@DeborahDiane (40845)
• Laguna Woods, California
17 Sep 18
@Janet357 - They are friendly if they do not feel threatened. They are not as friendly as dolphins, however.
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@DeborahDiane (40845)
• Laguna Woods, California
17 Sep 18
@Janet357 - That is amazing!
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@Janet357 (75638)
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17 Sep 18
@DeborahDiane aww i love to touch their fat bellies:)
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@DeborahDiane (40845)
• Laguna Woods, California
15 Sep 18
@allen0187 - It was very exciting!
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@DeborahDiane (40845)
• Laguna Woods, California
15 Sep 18
@jstory07 - It really was fun, and it surprised us, too!
@DeborahDiane (40845)
• Laguna Woods, California
15 Sep 18
@Rashnag - You are welcome!
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