Northern elephant seals use haul-out sites on rocks, reefs, or beaches.
Limiting factors
Northern elephant seals experienced severe historical population declines throughout their range. They have low productivity. There may be occasional mortality or injury due to marine mammal-fisheries interactions.
Data gaps
Assess the status of the northern stock.
Conservation actions
Limit disturbance to haul-out areas. Observe federal Marine Mammal Protection Act protections.
