Monterey Bay Collection (#3)

Western gull (Larus occidentalis) flying. National marine sanctuary, Monterey bay, California Pacific ocean, USA
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Brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) flying. National marine sanctuary, Monterey bay, California Pacific ocean, USA
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Purple sea star on rocks. National marine sanctuary, Monterey bay, California Pacific ocean, USA
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Crab on rocks. National marine sanctuary, Monterey bay, California Pacific ocean, USA
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California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) net is cutting into the animals neck
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Northern elephant seal (Mirounga angustirostris) Alpha male bull mounting a female for mating, sunset
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Harbor seal (Phoca vitulina) raft floating in the water dark medium and light morph
Daniel Scott Frank / SplashdownDirect

Bairds Beaked Whale (Berardius Bairdii) tail slap or fluke slap. National marine sanctuary, Monterey bay
Daniel Scott Frank / SplashdownDirect

Dalls porpoise (Phocoenoides Dalli) swimming just below the surface, National marine sanctuary, Monterey bay
Daniel Scott Frank / SplashdownDirect

Female transient killer whale (orcinus orca) tail slap, tail lob, fluke National marine sanctuary, Monterey bay
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Male Transient Killer whale (Orcinus Orca) tail slap or fluke slap. National marine sanctuary, Monterey bay
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Pod of Killer whales (Orcinus orca) travelling in a family group (including one with flopped dorsal fin)
Matthew Watkinson / SplashdownDirect

Rissos dolphin (Grampus griseus) surfacing. National marine sanctuary, Monterey bay, California Pacific ocean
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Rissos dolphin (Grampus griseus) surfacing at speed with eye and natural scarrin visible. Monterey Bay, California
Matthew Watkinson / SplashdownDirect

Pacific white-sided dolphin, Lagenorhynchus obliquidens, breaching, Monterey bay, California, USA, Pacific ocean
Danny Frank / SplashdownDirect

Sea Otter - playing with grebe - Sea otter did not attempt to eat this grebe but only played with it for 5 to 10
TOM-1718 Sea Otter - playing with grebe Monterey Bay - USA Enhydra lutris Sea otter did not attempt to eat this grebe but only played with it for 5 to 10 minutes before letting it go

Sea Otter - wrapped in kelp - keeps otter from drifting away with the tide while napping - Monterey Bay - USA _C3A8979
TOM-1651 Sea Otter - wrapped in kelp - keeps otter from drifting away with the tide while napping Monterey Bay - USA Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display

Sea Otter - resting in kelp - Monterey Bay - USA _C3A8971
TOM-1650 Sea Otter - resting in kelp Monterey Bay - USA Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sea Otter - raft at sunrise - California coast USA _C3A7926
TOM-1649 Sea Otter - raft at sunrise California coast USA Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sea Otter - mother with immature (3 to 4 month old on left) pup - Monterey Bay - USA _C3A6994
TOM-1646 Sea Otter - mother with immature (3 to 4 month old on left) pup Monterey Bay - USA Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Sea Otter - in water feeding on mollusk - Monterey Bay - USA _C3A3597
TOM-1642 Sea Otter - in water feeding on mollusc Monterey Bay - USA Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Sea Otter - raft at sunrise near Moss Landing, CA. _C2A0666
TOM-1639 Sea Otter - raft at sunrise near Moss Landing CA, USA Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sea Otter - resting in kelp - Monterey Bay - USA _C3A8968
TOM-1717 Sea Otter - resting in kelp Monterey Bay - USA Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sea Otters - mother with young pup - Monterey Bay - USA _C3A5606
TOM-1643 Sea Otters - mother with young pup Monterey Bay - USA Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Killer Whales - Transient type - Monterey Bay - Pacific Ocean - California - USA - April
FG-EC-500 Killer Whales - Transient type Monterey Bay - Pacific Ocean - California - USA - April Orcinus orca Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Killer Whale - Transient type - Tall straight dorsal fin of an adult male - Monterey Bay - Pacific Ocean - California
FG-EC-485 Killer Whale - Transient type - Tall straight dorsal fin of an adult male Monterey Bay - Pacific Ocean - California - USA - April Orcinus orca Francois Gohier Please note that prints are

Killer Whale - Transient type - Adult male - Monterey Bay - Pacific Ocean - California - USA - April
FG-EC-474 Killer Whale - Transient type - Adult male Monterey Bay - Pacific Ocean - California - USA - April Orcinus orca Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Sea Otter - Eating crab. Monterey Bay, California, USA Mo51
TOM-795 Sea Otter - Eating Dungeness crab (Cancer magister) Monterey Bay, California, USA Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Sea Otters - Resting in kelp. Monterey Bay, California, USA Mo74
TOM-792 Sea Otters - two, resting with kelp wrapped around body to prevent drifting Monterey Bay, California, USA Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display

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Discover the wonders of Monterey Bay, USA. 🌊🐚 Witness the heartwarming sight of a Sea Otter mother tenderly carrying her young pup, just under three weeks old. Their bond is unbreakable in this picturesque bay. Another enchanting moment unfolds as you spot Sea Otters with their adorable newborns covered in 'natal pelage. ' Monterey Bay is truly a sanctuary for these precious creatures. But it's not just otters that call this place home. Behold the majestic presence of Killer Whales, specifically the Transient type. An adult male gracefully glides through the Pacific Ocean off Monterey Bay's coast in April. The nurturing instincts of Southern Sea Otters are on full display as you witness a mother cradling her pup, less than one week old. It's an awe-inspiring sight that showcases nature's incredible beauty and resilience. Take a break from observing wildlife and soak up the serenity along Bixby Creek Bridge near Big Sur. The coastal landscape surrounding Monterey Bay will leave you breathless with its rugged charm. Explore further into the captivating Monterey Peninsula, where stunning vistas await at every turn. Immerse yourself in California's natural splendor and let your senses be captivated by its allure. California sea lions also find solace here, often seen resting side by side with their flippers wrapped around each other—a heartwarming display of camaraderie amidst nature's tranquility. Don't miss out on Rocky Point—an idyllic coastal landscape within Big Sur—where crashing waves meet towering cliffs to create an unforgettable vista that epitomizes California's wild beauty. Monterey Bay beckons adventurers from all corners of the world to experience its magic firsthand. Come explore this gem nestled on California's coast and discover why it continues to captivate hearts year after year.