[Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise] Baby Harbor Seal Born on Tuesday, June 9th!

A baby harbor seal was born at the aquarium 'Fureai Lagoon' in 'Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise' at 9:27 AM on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

This is the first time a baby harbor seal has been born at our facility.

The baby harbor seal was born to its mother, 'Wasabi', and its eye markings are very similar to those of its mother, 'Wasabi'. Immediately after birth, the baby has been swimming energetically alongside its mother, 'Wasabi', and visitors can observe their heartwarming parent-child moments and adorable expressions from the 'Flippers Beach' within 'Fureai Lagoon'.

We, the entire staff, will continue to watch over the baby as it grows strong, full of cute expressions and gestures.

About Harbor Seals

Harbor seals inhabit the eastern coastal areas of Hokkaido, including the Cape Erimo, and are the only marine mammals that permanently reside along the Japanese coast. Their Japanese name, 'Zenigata Azarashi', comes from the coin-like (zeni-gata) spots on their bodies, reminiscent of old Japanese currency.

Harbor seals give birth on rocky shores. While in the mother's womb, the white lanugo (fetal hair) sheds, and the pups are born with adult-like coin-shaped markings and dark coloration as camouflage to blend in with the surrounding rocky environment.

The baby born at 'Fureai Lagoon' this time was also born with the characteristic coin-shaped markings, just like adult harbor seals.

Baby Harbor Seal

Date of Birth: Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 9:27 AM

Sex: Female Weight: Approximately 15kg

Father: 'Hotate'

Mother: 'Wasabi'

Harbor Seal

English Name: Harbor Seal

Scientific Name: Phoca vitulina

Distribution: From the eastern coast of Hokkaido to Cape Erimo

Ecology: Males 70kg - 170kg / Females 50kg - 150kg