Northern Fur Seals
Jun 2nd 2011
Homer, Alaska is a seaside community full of exciting things to do year round. Everywhere you look, wildlife and natural beauty abounds. The Pribilof Islands, in the Bering Sea, are the breeding grounds for the Northern Fur Seal, Callorhinus ursinusourists. Tourists can take wildlife tours to enjoy the wonder of this animal congregation, as well as the amazement of other native wildlife that Homer has to offer. This spot is the largest congregation of Northern fur seals in the world and is a sight to behold! Tourists always enjoy visiting these massive animals during the breeding months when over one million are on shore. Adult males average between 300 and 600 pounds, while females are much smaller in size, from 60-110 pounds. Known to be solitary sea mammals, they only come ashore once annually to breed. The fur seals are occasionally spotted at sea during whale watching tours, though they are generally enjoyed on shore. The population of Northern Fur Seals is in decline, along with many other marine mammals. Wildlife officials take great care in protecting this amazing species and its breeding grounds for future generations. When visiting Homer during the Summer, these amazing creatures are not to be missed.
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