This ensures pups are born at the same time each year. Mothers and pups bond mainly through scent by touching noses, as well as through sound. Mother seals are very attentive of their pups. Weighing 16 - 25 lbs. A major factor contributing to seal pup mortality is the separation of mothers and pups.
Seals are sensitive to noises and intrusions into their rookeries.
Marine mammals are protected by Federal law. Docent trainings are held at the La Jolla Recreation Center, Room 1 in downtown La Jolla. A one-day intensive, everything from LJFS docent protocols, marine mammals of the California coast, site history and all about Harbor seals are discussed. Please bring a lunch and refreshments. At the end of the day you are required to sign up for tw o, three hour shifts with a veteran docent in order to complete your training.