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St Andrews Bay

· South Georgia

The Plancius expedition observed elephant seals along the beach during a Zodiac cruise.

Species
Not recorded / not sure
Number of seals
Not recorded
Attributed name
Unidentified
Source
Oceanwide Expeditions, Plancius log PLA27-26

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Supporting evidence
https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/trip-log/pla26-26-trip-log-falkland-islands-south-georgia-antarctica — Dated daily log; generic seal names retained without inferred species or counts.
Identification confidence
Not recorded
Editorial status
Published by Seal Watch.

Source wording, attributed names and approximate date labels are preserved. A published report does not establish a verified animal identity.

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Godthul

The Plancius party saw fur and elephant seals on the beach; fur seals also swam beside the Zodiacs.

Source: Oceanwide Expeditions, Plancius log PLA27-26

Fortuna Bay

The Plancius landing party encountered small fur seals on rocky outcrops and elephant seals farther above the landing site.

Source: Oceanwide Expeditions, Plancius log PLA27-26

Elsehul

The Plancius expedition observed fur seals in the swell and elephant seals resting ashore.

Source: Oceanwide Expeditions, Plancius log PLA27-26