Layer of the Harp seal distribution (English, French, SHP)
Layer of the Harp seal distribution: English/French SHP file. From Fisheries and Oceans Canada, updated Sep 2026. View metadata, licence and the direct download on CanQuery.
- Format
- SHP
- Access
- Original download only
- Publisher-reported update
- 2026-09-08
This layer represents the Harp seal (Pagophilus groenlandicus) distribution. During the summer, the Harp seal is in Arctic and it migrates south of its distribution range during the fall. It migrates back to the Arctic after the moulting period which occurs in April and May. Reference: DFO. 2020. 2019 Status of Northwest Atlantic Harp Seals, Pagophilus groenlandicus. DFO Can. Sci. Advis. Sec. Sci. Advis. Rep. 2020/020.
Data overview
- Formats
- SHP
- File languages
- English, French
- Available actions
- Access original file