Young elephant seal found bathing in sun on Oregon Coast beach

Young elephant seal found bathing in sun on Oregon Coast beach

A young elephant seal was found resting in the sun on Seaside Beach along the Oregon Coast as it goes through its annual molting process.

Elephant Seal Resting on Seaside Beach April 1st … Friendly reminder for beach goers to “share the shore”, give resting marine mammals plenty of space

Story, Photos & Video by Tiffany Boothe, Seaside Aquarium This morning, April 1st (no, this is not an April Fool’s joke) a young elephant seal was found lounging in the sun on Seaside beach. This elephant seal is going through its annual molt, which is a normal process and it is resting. Stay at least 100 yards away and keep dogs on a leash. It does not need to be fed and do not pour water on this animal; it can get to the water on its own. When…