The abundance and distribution of the Pacific harbor seal
(Phoca vitulina richardi) and the northern or Stellar sea lion (Eumetopias
jubata) in Oregon are described, The number of seals and sea
lions presented for bounty in Oregon since 1925 is presented.
Based on periodic surveys conducted between December, 1967
and...
Number of harbor seals, counted on 32 haul-out areas in Oregon, increased by 6 - 8.8 % per year from 1975 - 1983. Percent of seals in bays has increased an average 1.8%/year, from 47% in 1975 to 61% in 1983. Along the central Oregon coast, harbor seals were most...