Harbour Seals
Where they live and their diets
Harbor seals are one of the most common marine mammals along the U.S. West and East Coasts. They are commonly seen resting on rocks and beaches along the coast and on floating ice in glacial fjords with their head and rear flippers elevated in a “banana-like” position. They feed primarily on fish in marine and estuarine waters, but also in rivers and freshwater lakes.
How they contribute to their ecosystem
Harbor seals are important indicators of a clean and healthy coastal marine ecosystem. They are a nutritional and cultural resource for Alaska Native communities, and are one of many natural attractions that draw visitors and commerce to US coastal states.
The third photo here is also a prime example of their 'banana' like pose
