Juvenile / Pup photos

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A mother Pacific harbor seal and her newborn pup swim in the protected waters of Childrens Pool in La Jolla, California.  This group of harbor seals, which has formed a breeding colony at a small but popular beach near San Diego, is at the center of considerable controversy.  While harbor seals are protected from harassment by the Marine Mammal Protection Act and other legislation, local interests would like to see the seals leave so that people can resume using the beach, Phoca vitulina richardsi
A mother Pacific harbor seal and her newborn pup swim in the protected waters of Childrens Pool in La Jolla, California. This group of harbor seals, which has formed a breeding colony at a small but popular beach near San Diego, is at the center of considerable controversy. While harbor seals are protected from harassment by the Marine Mammal Protection Act and other legislation, local interests would like to see the seals leave so that people can resume using the beach.
Species: Pacific harbor seal, Phoca vitulina richardsi
Location: La Jolla, California
Image ID: 10436  
Elephant seal mother and pup vocalize to one another constantly, likely to reassure the pup and confirm the maternal identity on a crowded beach.  Central California, Mirounga angustirostris, Piedras Blancas, San Simeon
Elephant seal mother and pup vocalize to one another constantly, likely to reassure the pup and confirm the maternal identity on a crowded beach. Central California.
Species: Elephant seal, Mirounga angustirostris
Location: Piedras Blancas, San Simeon, California
Image ID: 15479  
California sea lion mother and pup, Zalophus californianus, Guadalupe Island (Isla Guadalupe)
California sea lion mother and pup.
Species: California sea lion, Zalophus californianus
Location: Guadalupe Island (Isla Guadalupe), Baja California, Mexico
Image ID: 06134  
Admiring a young Galapagos sea lion, Mosquera island, Zalophus californianus wollebacki, Zalophus californianus wollebaeki, Mosquera Island
Admiring a young Galapagos sea lion, Mosquera island.
Species: Galapagos sea lion, Zalophus californianus wollebacki, Zalophus californianus wollebaeki
Location: Mosquera Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
Image ID: 05593  
Juvenile northern elephant seal warily watches the photographer, underwater, Mirounga angustirostris, Guadalupe Island (Isla Guadalupe)
Juvenile northern elephant seal warily watches the photographer, underwater.
Species: Elephant seal, Mirounga angustirostris
Location: Guadalupe Island (Isla Guadalupe), Baja California, Mexico
Image ID: 10098  
Juvenile northern elephant seal warily watches the photographer, underwater, Mirounga angustirostris, Guadalupe Island (Isla Guadalupe)
Juvenile northern elephant seal warily watches the photographer, underwater.
Species: Elephant seal, Mirounga angustirostris
Location: Guadalupe Island (Isla Guadalupe), Baja California, Mexico
Image ID: 10099  
Juvenile northern elephant seal warily watches the photographer, underwater, Mirounga angustirostris, Guadalupe Island (Isla Guadalupe)
Juvenile northern elephant seal warily watches the photographer, underwater.
Species: Elephant seal, Mirounga angustirostris
Location: Guadalupe Island (Isla Guadalupe), Baja California, Mexico
Image ID: 10100  
Juvenile northern elephant seal warily watches the photographer, underwater, Mirounga angustirostris, Guadalupe Island (Isla Guadalupe)
Juvenile northern elephant seal warily watches the photographer, underwater.
Species: Elephant seal, Mirounga angustirostris
Location: Guadalupe Island (Isla Guadalupe), Baja California, Mexico
Image ID: 10102  
Juvenile northern elephant seal warily watches the photographer, underwater, Mirounga angustirostris, Guadalupe Island (Isla Guadalupe)
Juvenile northern elephant seal warily watches the photographer, underwater.
Species: Elephant seal, Mirounga angustirostris
Location: Guadalupe Island (Isla Guadalupe), Baja California, Mexico
Image ID: 10103  
Juvenile northern elephant seal warily watches the photographer, underwater, Mirounga angustirostris, Guadalupe Island (Isla Guadalupe)
Juvenile northern elephant seal warily watches the photographer, underwater.
Species: Elephant seal, Mirounga angustirostris
Location: Guadalupe Island (Isla Guadalupe), Baja California, Mexico
Image ID: 10104  
Juvenile northern elephant seal warily watches the photographer, underwater, Mirounga angustirostris, Guadalupe Island (Isla Guadalupe)
Juvenile northern elephant seal warily watches the photographer, underwater.
Species: Elephant seal, Mirounga angustirostris
Location: Guadalupe Island (Isla Guadalupe), Baja California, Mexico
Image ID: 10105  
Juvenile northern elephant seal warily watches the photographer, underwater, Mirounga angustirostris, Guadalupe Island (Isla Guadalupe)
Juvenile northern elephant seal warily watches the photographer, underwater.
Species: Elephant seal, Mirounga angustirostris
Location: Guadalupe Island (Isla Guadalupe), Baja California, Mexico
Image ID: 10106  
Juvenile northern elephant seal warily watches the photographer, underwater, Mirounga angustirostris, Guadalupe Island (Isla Guadalupe)
Juvenile northern elephant seal warily watches the photographer, underwater.
Species: Elephant seal, Mirounga angustirostris
Location: Guadalupe Island (Isla Guadalupe), Baja California, Mexico
Image ID: 10129  
Juvenile northern elephant seal warily watches the photographer, underwater, Mirounga angustirostris, Guadalupe Island (Isla Guadalupe)
Juvenile northern elephant seal warily watches the photographer, underwater.
Species: Elephant seal, Mirounga angustirostris
Location: Guadalupe Island (Isla Guadalupe), Baja California, Mexico
Image ID: 10130  
California sea lion, pup and female, Sea of Cortez, Zalophus californianus
California sea lion, pup and female, Sea of Cortez.
Species: California sea lion, Zalophus californianus
Image ID: 00301  
California sea lion, pup, Sea of Cortez, Zalophus californianus
California sea lion, pup, Sea of Cortez.
Species: California sea lion, Zalophus californianus
Image ID: 00302  
Juvenile northern elephant seal warily watches the photographer, underwater, Mirounga angustirostris, Guadalupe Island (Isla Guadalupe)
Juvenile northern elephant seal warily watches the photographer, underwater.
Species: Elephant seal, Mirounga angustirostris
Location: Guadalupe Island (Isla Guadalupe), Baja California, Mexico
Image ID: 10101  
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