Behind the Scenes at the Harbor Seals Exhibit
We keep careful records about eating habits, behavior and more for each seal.
The Aquarium’s harbor seals eat between 6 and 12 pounds of fish and squid every day, for a total of between 2,000 and 6,000 calories!
Seals are very curious and love to play. The fishicles shown in the photo below are a particular favorite. The trainers freeze chunks of fish and squid inside cubes of ice, and the seals eagerly destroy the ice to get at the tasty treats inside.
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Aquarium visitors can interact with the harbor seals through the outdoor exhibit, the Aquarium’s Play with the Harbor Seals program and the more in-depth Trainer for an Afternoon program.
