Common Seal
Phoca vitulina
Sighting evidence at Munkholmen Island, Trondheim Fjord
Photo: Andrew Reding · CC BY-NC-ND
Common seals haul out on Munkholmen's rocks and frequently interact with divers underwater, circling curiously before darting away. They feed primarily on sand eels, herring, and small flatfish in the sandy shallows around the island. Pup season in June and July brings mothers with nursing pups to the rocks, and divers are asked to maintain a respectful distance to avoid stress.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Common Seal is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.