Marine Wildlife
Dalls Porpoise
This uniquely marked, black and white porpoise has been reported to reach speeds of 30 knots. Maximum length of 7.5 feet (2.29m) and maximum weight is about 350 pounds (160 kg).
Harbor Porpoise
One of the smallest of the oceanic cetaceans. Maximum length is 6 feet (1.9 m) with a maximum weight of approximately 200 pounds (90 kg).
Pacific White Sided Dolphin
Often referred to as a "lag" because of its cumbersome scientific name, Lagenorhynchus. Maximum length of 7-8 feet (2.1-2.4m) and weighs 300 pounds (140kg).
Harbor Seals
Harbor seals have spotted coats in a variety of shades from silver-gray to black or dark brown. Maximum length is six feet (1.7-1.9m) and weighs up to 300 pounds (140kg).
California Sealions
California Sealions range from chocolate brown in males to a lighter, golden brown in females. Males may reach 1000 pounds (more often 850 lbs., or 390 kg) and seven feet (2.1m) in length. Females grow up to 220 lbs (110kg) and up to six feet (1.8m) in length.
Stellar Sealions
Stellar or Northern sea lions are much larger and lighter in color than California sea lions. Males may grow up to 11 feet (3.25m) in length and weigh almost 2,500 pounds (1120kg). Females are much smaller, and may grow to nine feet (2.9m) in length and weigh 1000 pounds (350kg).
