Lynn Shimamoto 10/27/25 Lynn Shimamoto 10/27/25

Ailing sea lion on the beach

Earlier this month, Seal Sitters hotline received a startling report: a California sea lion had just hauled out at Lincoln Park.

Lynn Shimamoto 10/22/25 Lynn Shimamoto 10/22/25

Sad Update

Seal Sitters volunteers are sad to hear that “Pumpkin Patch,” the 2-4 month-old seal taken into care on Oct. 10, has passed away.

Lynn Shimamoto 10/22/25 Lynn Shimamoto 10/22/25

Go Mariners!

“Pumpkin Patch Power Baby Seattle Mariners” - or “Pumpkin Patch” for short.

Lynn Shimamoto 6/18/25 Lynn Shimamoto 6/18/25

Mysterious and shy: the Harbor Porpoise

When Seal Sitters first responders John and Victoria responded to a report of a deceased harbor porpoise on a West Seattle beach, it was an opportunity to learn more about this elusive animal.

Lynn Shimamoto 5/30/25 Lynn Shimamoto 5/30/25

Where are the seals?

That’s the question Seal Sitters have been asking lately.

2007, when Seal Sitters was founded as NOAA’s stranding network for West Seattle, was a banner year for harbor seal pups showing up on local beaches.