Is Australian Fur Seal Pupping (Seal Rocks) happening right now?
As of today, out of season, returns ~November. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Each austral summer the Seal Rocks colony near Phillip Island hosts the pupping season for the Australian fur seal (Arctocephalus pusillus doriferus).
Pups are born on offshore rocks and nearby islets, creating reliable daytime viewing opportunities from shore lookouts and boat cruises during the summer months.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| The Nobbies (Seal Rocks viewpoint) |
| San Remo Wharf - Seal Rocks boat cruises |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
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