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English word harbor seal comes from English seal, English harbor
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seal (English)
(intransitive) To hunt seals. A pinniped (Pinnipedia), particularly an earless seal (true seal) or eared seal.
harbor (English)
(intransitive) To take refuge or shelter in a protected expanse of water.. (transitive) To hold or persistently entertain in one's thoughts or mind.. (transitive) To provide a harbor or safe place for. (obsolete) A house of the zodiac, or the mansion of a heavenly body.. (obsolete, uncountable) Shelter, refuge.. A mixing box for materials in glass-working.. A sheltered expanse of water, [...]
harbor seal (English)
A species of true seals, Phoca vitulina.