But the harbor seal is more than just a pretty face.
The harbor seal show opened in 1990, and is still showing daily.
The populations of harbor seals have been on the rise since the early 1970s.
As of late 2009, about 200 harbor seals were using the beach regularly.
Harbor seals can occasionally be seen on a small beach at the base.
The harbor seals can be viewed through an underwater window.
Long Islanders who want to see harbor seals will have to wait until next winter.
Harbor seals are arriving earlier and staying longer each winter.
Harbor seals head north when the water gets warm.
As he bobbed on the surface, a harbor seal watched him.