Fur seal spends more than 10 hours resting on a beach in Mongaguá, SP Disclosure/Instituto Biopesca A subantarctic fur seal (Arctocephalus tropicalis) spent approximately 11 hours on a beach in Mongaguá, on the coast of São Paulo, before returning alone to the sea. To g1, the Biopesca Institute explained that the animal appeared to be resting after a long migratory journey. The animal was found by a bather on Wednesday (8), on the beach in the Vera Cruz neighborhood. In the images, released by the Biopesca Institute this Tuesday (14), it is possible to see that the animal left the sea and stopped to rest on the rocks (watch above). ? Click here to follow the new g1 Santos channel on WhatsApp. The Instituto Biopesca team isolated the area for the safety of the animal and people, while monitoring the sea lion throughout its time on the beach. It was found to be a subadult male. Fur seal is monitored after appearing on a beach on the coast of SP The institution stated that the species is found on the Antarctic continent and in the Antarctic convergence, in archipelagos such as Prince Edward, South Georgia, the South Sandwich Islands and South Shetland. During the winter, these animals leave the islands in search of food and may appear in Brazil. Expert explains According to biologist Eric Comin, the fur seal is a semiaquatic carnivorous mammal belonging to the Otariidae family, which means that it has visible external ears and can fold its rear fins forward, allowing it to walk and support itself on dry land. Fur seal spends more than 10 hours resting on Mongaguá beach, SP Disclosure/Instituto Biopesca Comin highlighted that the presence of these animals on the Brazilian coast is temporary and occurs mainly during winter and spring, when they migrate from breeding colonies in search of food and rest areas. Also according to Comin, if a bather encounters a sea lion, it is important to keep their distance, as they are large, territorial animals and can bite if cornered. In situations like this, it is necessary to contact the authorities. VIDEOS: g1 in 1 minute Santos