Southern elephant seals and South American sea lions

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  1. Date: 2026
    Place: Playa Varese, Mar del Plata Buenos Aires
    Reported: Unidentified 0223; Juan Lorenzani, Fundación Fauna Argentina

    Observation: An elephant seal was photographed resting on Varese beach. Juan Lorenzani told 0223 it appeared in good condition. https://www.0223.com.ar/nota/2026-8-29-13-53-0-salio-el-sol-para-todos-y-algunos-ya-aprovecharon-la-playa-aparecio-un-elefante-marino-en-varese

  2. Date: 2026
    Reported: Unidentified Diario Río Negro; Río Negro wildlife authorities

    Observation: Wildlife staff found a subadult female South American sea lion in the dunes at Las Grutas and subsequently relocated it. https://www.rionegro.com.ar/sociedad/rescataron-y-liberaron-un-lobo-marino-en-las-grutas-aparecio-entre-los-medanos-y-volvio-al-mar-4671768/