Pinnipeds Collection (#2)

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) in a gully beneath kelp (Laminaria digitata), Farne Islands, Northumberland, England, UK, July

Atlantic grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) in Lerwick harbour, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK, October

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) swimming over kelp forest, Shetland, Scotland, UK, August

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) split level of young seal investigating the camera with its nose and whiskers, close to shore. Lundy Island, Devon, UK, Bristol Channel. August

Ringed seal (Phoca hispida) portrait of pup lying on ice, Chukchi Sea, off shore from Point Barrow, Arctic Alaska

Mediterranean Monk Seal (Monachus monachus) large male of 2.5 m length. Localy identified by Parque Natural da Madeira as " Metade"

Ringed seal (Pusa hispida) hauled out on rock, Svalbard, Norway

Portrait of Harp seal (Phoca groenlandicus) pup on sea ice, Magdalen Islands, Gulf of St Lawrence, Quebec, Canada, March 2012

Crabeater Seal (Lobodon carcinophaga) hauled out on ice. Pleneau Island, Antarctica, January

A silhouette of a California sealion pup (Zalophus californianus) next to cliffs. Los Isotes, La Paz, Mexico. Sea of Cortez, East Pacific Ocean

Australian Sea Lion (Neophoca cinerea) sitting on beach with one flipper up, Seal Bay Conservation Park, Kangaroo Island, South Australia State, Australia

RF - Portrait of Harp seal (Phoca groenlandicus) pup on sea ice. Magdalen Islands, Gulf of St Lawrence, Quebec, Canada

Portrait of Harp seal (Phoca groenlandicus) pup, Magdalen Islands, Gulf of St Lawrence, Quebec, Canada, March 2012

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Common Seal, Harbor Seal - seal eating a fish - Germany Date: 16-Aug-19

RF - Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) relaxing in a bed of kelp (Laminaria digitata), with two seals in the background. Farne Islands, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom. British Isles. North Sea

King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) congregate on the beach, seeking a safe point to go into the sea, with male Southern elephant seals (Mirounga leonina) blocking their path

Young Baikal seal (Pusa sibirica) at breathing hole Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia. April

Baikal seal (Pusa sibirica) pup on ice, endemic species. Lake Baikal, Russia, April

Baikal seal (Pusa sibirica) underwater, endemic to Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia. July

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) pup waving, UK

Hawaiian monk seal (Monachus schauinslandi) hauled out, Sand Island, Midway, Hawaii

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus), male and female, mating behaviour, Heligoland, Germany

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) hunting Seal on sea ice. Svalbard, Norway, July 2018

Leopard seal (Hydrurga leptonyx), Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Weddell seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) hauled out on ice, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) playful young seal above a kelp forest. Lundy Island, Devon, UK Bristol Channel, August

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) young male swimming above Kelp / Oarweed (Laminaria hyperborea) Farne Islands, Northumberland, UK, North Sea, August

Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) with its head out of the water. Bardsey Island, North Wales, UK, August

Southern Elephant Seals (Mirounga leonina) pup with mother. King Haakon Bay, South Georgia. November

Southern Elephant Seal bull (Mirounga leonina) close up portrait, King Haakon Bay, South Georgia. November

Southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina), fight between two males, Saint Andrew, South Georgia

Common seal (Phoca vitulina) hauled out on ice, Iceland, March

Southern Type B Killer whales (Orcinus orca) hunting Weddell seal (Leptonychotes weddelli) using coordinated wave washing technique, Antarctica

Antarctic fur seal (Arctocephalus gazella), mother warning off curious juvenile. Southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina) in background. Gold Harbour, South Georgia. October

Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) covering face with flippers, Helgoland, Germany

Male Monk seal (Monachus monachus) Deserta Grande, Desertas Islands, Madeira, Portugal, August 2009, Critically endangered species

Bearded seal (Erignathus barbatus) lying on ice, Raudfjorden, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Norway, June 2009

Bearded seal (Erignathus barbatus) portrait, Svalbard, Norway, June 2008

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) scavenging fish around trawlers in Lerwick harbour, Shetland Isles, Scotland, UK, October 2012

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) swimming amongst kelp and playing, Farne Islands, Northumberland, England, UK, July

Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) hauled out on rocks, in mid-moult. Farne Islands, Northumberland, July

Portrait of a young Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) Farne Islands, Northumberland, UK, North Sea, July

Young Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) exploring an underwater cave, Lundy Island, Devon, UK, English Channel, June. Winner, Habitat category, British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA) competition 2012

Common seals (Phoca vitulina) hauled out on saltmarsh, Wallasea Wild Coast Project, RSPB Greater Thames Futurescapes Project, Wallasea Island, Essex, England, UK, October

Atlantic grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) hauled out on rocks at the Cairns of Coll, with flipper in the air, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, July 2011

Large bull (male) Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) chewing on a blade of kelp, resting between boulders, off Lundy Island, Devon, UK, June

An Australian Sea Lion (Neophoca cinerea) bathing in the sun at the surface. Kangaroo Island, South Australia, Australia. Southern Ocean. November

Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) resting on iceberg, Antarctica, February

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Pinnipeds, the fascinating creatures of the sea, captivate us with their diverse behaviors and habitats. Meet "MEL, " an adult male Orca or Killer whale, who at 45 to 50 years old showcases his hunting prowess by preying on South American Sealion pups along the picturesque Punta Norte beach in Patagonia, Argentina. On a different shore, a young Grey Seal stretches its body while resting peacefully on Donna Nook beach in Lincolnshire Coast, England. The tranquility of this moment is contrasted by another image from Orkney, Scotland where a determined Grey Seal swims towards the camera with grace and determination. In Piedras Blancas colony along California's coast in North America's Pacific Ocean, Northern Elephant Seals engage in fierce battles amidst crashing waves. Their strength and dominance are awe-inspiring as they fight for territory and mates. Traveling to the enchanting Galapagos Islands reveals a delightful sight - Galapagos Sealion basking lazily on sandy beaches. These charismatic creatures bring joy to all who witness their playful antics. A massive Walrus captures our attention with its open mouth display of power and might. This large male commands respect as it navigates icy waters with ease. Venturing further east brings us face-to-face with adorable Caspian seal pups that melt hearts with their innocent charm. Similarly captivating are Harp Seal Pups whose fluffy white coats make them appear like living snowballs against icy landscapes. Back to Donna Nook beach in Lincolnshire, UK we find an adult male Grey Seal yawning lazily after what seems like a satisfying nap under the sun's warm rays. The Hawaiian Monk Seal takes us across oceans to Hawaii where these critically endangered species find solace on remote beaches. Witnessing one of these rare seals is truly a privilege that reminds us of our responsibility to protect marine life worldwide. From birth until adulthood, every stage is precious for Grey Seals.