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Read recent published observations from Iceland. Each entry keeps its original source attribution and a link back to the archive.
Elding’s guide reported two grey seals near the islands off Reykjavík and further grey-seal encounters during the same afternoon trip. These encounters are kept together because the report does not establish distinct animals.
Source: Pedro Teixeira — Elding whale diary
19 January 2026 2026 · ReykjavíkElding’s guide reported a harbour seal near Hvalfjörður, repeatedly breathing at the surface and diving during the afternoon trip aboard Eldey.
Source: Kylie Veal — Elding whale diary
14 January 2026 2026 · HvalfjörðurElding’s guide reported two harbour seals surfacing during the afternoon trip aboard Eldey. The guide suggested they might have been feeding, but feeding was not established.
Source: Emily Erskine — Elding whale diary
12 January 2026 2026 · Reykjavík