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Argentina · 2026

Southern elephant seals and South American sea lions

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

    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 Species not recorded · 1 seal

  2. 2026
    Dunes between the fifth and sixth beach access, Las Grutas Río Negro
    Unidentified Diario Río Negro; Río Negro wildlife authorities

    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/ South American sea lion · 1 seal

  3. 2026
    Villa Gesell beach Buenos Aires
    Unidentified Fundación Mundo Marino; Rescate Verdemar

    Rescate Verdemar found a juvenile South American fur seal with a neck wound; Fundación Mundo Marino attended the rescue. https://mundomarino.com.ar/vuelve-al-mar-un-lobo-marino-que-se-recupero-de-una-profunda-herida-en-el-cuello/ South American fur seal · 1 seal