fur seal

American  

noun

1. any of several eared seals, as Callorhinus alascanus, having a plush underfur used in making coats, trimmings, etc.

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fur seal British  

noun

1. any of various eared seals, esp of the genus Arctocephalus , that have a fine dense underfur and are hunted as a source of sealskin

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Etymology

Origin of fur seal

First recorded in 1765–75

Example Sentences

"The effects of krill extraction on fur seal populations should be re-evaluated in the light of increasing environmental pressures on both the krill and the fur seals," the scientists write.

From Salon • Oct. 18, 2023

Scientists looked for evidence of krill fishing pressure on fur seal population dynamics, but this was not found to be significant.

From Science Daily • Oct. 16, 2023

Juicebox, a northern fur seal pup, had been attacked by an off-leash dog in San Francisco’s Ocean Beach when marine mammal rescuers found him in October.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2023

You might be familiar with our fur seal beaches, some of the densest aggregations of marine mammals left on the planet.

From Seattle Times • May 18, 2022

“The shark probably ate a fur seal recently.”

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen