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Science

Sound Ecology: Harbor Seals

KHSU | By Jessica Eden

Published February 11, 2018 at 3:54 PM PST

This segment of Sound Ecology shares remarkable facts about the ubiquitous coastal resident, the harbor seal.

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Jessica Eden

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