Where they live
Marine mammals use different coastal and offshore habitats to travel, feed, rest and raise young. Some spend time on land, while others are almost always in the water.
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Marine Wildlife
Coastal cameras offer a distant, low-impact view of wildlife that shares the shoreline and the sea. Depending on location, that may mean seals resting ashore or brief glimpses of animals in open water.
Watch marine wildlife on WildWorld.
These camera links come from approved WildWorld listings. A public listing does not guarantee the stream is broadcasting right now.
No approved cameras in this collection just yet.
You can still discover this animal through our guide. As new cameras are approved, they will appear here automatically.
Explore all live cameras ↗Categories reflect the operator-selected broad wildlife group. Beaver listings use a beaver-related camera title within Other mammals; a matching category does not guarantee a particular animal is currently visible. Exact sensitive habitats are never disclosed here.
Life along the world’s wild coasts
How they behave
Sightings change with tides, weather and local conditions. A live camera may show long stretches of open water before an animal enters view.
How to watch coastal wildlife safely
Enjoy the view from a fixed camera without asking an operator to move closer or disturb an animal. Responsible viewing keeps a safe distance, avoids feeding wildlife and leaves resting animals undisturbed.
- Changes with the tide and weather
- Resting wildlife on distant shorelines
- Short, unexpected appearances at sea
Three things worth knowing.
Seals and sea lions may rest, molt or nurse young on shore.
Approaching too closely can interrupt normal behaviour and cause stress.
Sea state and visibility can change the camera view from hour to hour.
Learn from wildlife experts.
These independent scientific and conservation resources help explain the behaviour and habitats discussed in this guide.
Wildlife first. Remote cameras should never disturb animals or reveal sensitive nesting sites, dens or other vulnerable places. Live cameras may show long stretches of quiet habitat; that is part of watching wildlife responsibly.