The pups born this season have been weaned and are now making their way into the ocean. Some might not quite make it.

Beachgoers are being reminded to "share the shore" and give resting marine mammals space after a young elephant seal was ...

The seal could be there for week as it goes through its annual molting process. People are reminded to stay at least 100 ...

Newborns use their voices like human infants, research scientist says. Hungry? Cry for food. Scared of a looming large adult ...

Young northern elephant seals can be seen in and around the Bay Area. The animals can be easily observed in their natural environment in three areas.

Sound designer David Farmer of Novato, who recorded elephant seal vocalizations at The Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, Calif. that were used in the Lord of the Rings movies. (courtesy of David ...

RELATED: How to see young elephant seals in the Bay Area and beyond David Farmer had been hunting vocalizations for the multitudinous “Moria orcs” in the first “Lord of The Rings” movie ...

Young northern elephant seals can be seen in and around the Bay Area. The animals can be easily observed in their natural environment in three areas, and also at a marine-mammal rehabilitation ...

It's molting season for elephant seals, and Oregon beachgoers are being urged to "share the shore." Signs have recently gone up in Seaside advising residents to remain ...