Pinnipeds Collection (#4)

Northern elephant seal (Mirounga angustirostris) juvenile swimming, Guadalupe Island Biosphere Reserve, off the coast of Baja California, Mexico, September

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) female swims over oarweed (Laminaria digitata) in shallow water. Farne Islands, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom. North Sea

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) biting divers glove, Lundy Island, Bristol Channel, England, UK, May

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) close-up underwater amongst kelp, Lundy Island, Bristol Channel, England, UK, May. Did you know? Seals can dive up 70 metres when feeding

A large female Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) probably heavily pregnant, resting/bottling at the surface in shallow water, head above water, Farne Islands, Northumberland, UK

Young female Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) beneath sunburst. Farne Islands, Northumberland, UK

Crabeater Seal (Lobodon carcinophagus) adult, near oceberg. Pleneau Island, Lemaire Channel, Antarctica

Elephant seal (Mirounga leonina) pup bathing in puddle. Whistle Cove, Fortuna Bay, South Georgia. November

Harbor seal (Phoca vitulina) near the Wreck of the Themis, Croker Rock, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia. September

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus), mother and young interacting on beach, UK

Ringed seal (Pusa hispida) resting on ice, reflected in water. Svalbard, Norway. July

Southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina), two males, equally matched with mouths open in aggression. Out of focus King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) colony in background

Leopard seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) resting over an iceberg, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Crabeater seals (Lobodon carcinophaga) hunting under water, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Weddell seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) mother and pup, Prydz Bay, near Davis Station, Vestfold Hills, Ingrid Christensen Coast, East Antarctica, November

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) opening mouth close up off Bonaventure Island, Gulf of Saint Lawrence, Quebec, Canada. September

Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) head above water surface, Wales, UK, September

Grey seal pup sleeping {Halichoerus grypus} Lincolnshire, UK

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) pup on a breeding beach, Orkney, Scotland, UK, April

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) huge group hauled out on a beach, Island of Mingulay, west coast of Scotland. May

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) using freshwater pools along the shore line and in the adjacent fields as place to learn to swim, Orkney, Scotland, UK, April

Common / Harbour seal (Phoca vitulina) hauled out on rock in the no take zone, Lamlash Bay, South Arran Marine Protected Area, Isle of Arran, Scotland, UK, August

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) split level view of young swimming at the surface beneath the cliffs of Lundy Island, Devon, UK, Bristol Channel, August

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Harp seal (Phoca groenlandica), adult female on the ice, Magdalen Islands, Canada

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) large female exhales a stream of bubbles as she sleeps on shallow seaweeds (Fucus serratus) Lundy Island, Devon, UK, Bristol Channel, August

Underwater encounters with Hawaiian monk seals (Monachus schauinslandi) Hawaii

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) young male plays and gapes, showing his teeth. Lundy Island
Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) young male plays and gapes, showing his teeth.Lundy Island, Devon, UK, Bristol Channel, August

Bearded seal (Erignathus barbatus) hauled out on ice, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Norway, September

RF- Walrus (Odobenus rosmaris) close up head portrait, Svalbard, Norway

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

Southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina), male at sunrise with King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) colony in background. St Andrews Bay, South Georgia. October 2017

Large colony of South american sealions (Otaria flavescens byronia) on rocks, Palomino Islands, Callao, Lima, Peru

Curious juvenile Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) Donna Nook, Lincolnshire, England, January

Grey Seal {Halichoerus grypus} playing in the surf, Donna Nook, Lincolnshire, England, January

Juvenile Grey Seal {Halichoerus grypus} yawning, Donna Nook, Lincolnshire, England, January

Bull Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) in coastal waters off Spitsbergen. Arctic Norway, June

Entrance to Furna da gua cave, regularly visited by Monk Seals (Monachus
Entrance to " Furna da gua" cave, regularly visited by Monk Seals (Monachus monachus) Deserta Grande, Desertas Islands, Madeira, Portugal, August 2009

Entrance to Monk seal (Monachus monachus) reproduction cave (Tabaceiro) Deserta Grande, Desertas Islands, Madeira, Portugal, August 2009

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

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

Mediterranean Monk seal (Monachus monachus) pair courting on rocks on seabed, Deserta Grande, Desertas Islands, Madeira, Portugal, August 2009, Critically endangered species

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

Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) pair in shallow water, Richardlagunen, Forlandet National Park, Prins Karls Forland, Svalbard, Norway, June 2009

Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) on ice, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Norway, June 2009. WWE INDOOR EXHIBITION

Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) lying on ice, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Norway, June 2009

Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) portrait, Richardlagunen, Forlandet National Park, Prins Karls Forland, Svalbard, Norway, June 2009. WWE INDOOR EXHIBITION

Male Monk seal (Monachus monachus) portrait, Deserta Grande, Desertas Islands, Madeira, Portugal, August 2009, Critically endangered species. WWE INDOOR EXHIBITION

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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.