Fur seal population divides Narooma over impact on tourism, fishing and economy

An Australian fur seal lazes on a rock along the Narooma break wall. (ABC South East NSW: Floss Adams)

Every day, tourists flock to catch a glimpse of the fur seals that reside on the Narooma Bar breakwall, colloquially called Seal Rocks, on the New South Wales far south coast.

The sea mammals, which have big brown eyes and can weigh more than 100 kilograms, are a spectacle for visitors, who curiously hover just metres from them.