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What Divers Should Know About Australian Fur Seal

Learn all about the Australian Fur Seal, including dynamic specs, encounter highlights, habitats, and the best dive sites to find them.

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About the Australian Fur Seal

The Australian Fur Seal refers to two distinct species or subspecies. One, Arctocephalus pusillus doriferus, inhabits southeastern Australia and Tasmania. The other, Arctocephalus forsteri (also called the New Zealand fur seal), is found in southwestern Australia, Tasmania, and New Zealand.

Where You Can See Australian Fur Seal

Detailed regional distribution data for Australian Fur Seal is not available yet. This species may still appear on related dive site pages when local sightings or habitat information are available.

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