In 1928, the Victorian government established a wildlife reserve at Seal Rocks, and seal hunting was banned in Victorian waters in 1975. The recovery of the
Australian fur seal population has been gradual, and the islands now support a significant colony. Today, Seal Rocks serves as a crucial breeding ground and nursery for approximately 20,000 Australian fur seals, accounting for around 25% of the total population. Each year, about 5,000 pups are born here, making up a quarter of the species' Australian population. At any given time, more than 5,000 seals can be found on Seal Rocks. ==References==