#elephantseal

[msamba]

Accidental Elephant Seal Research! #elephantseal #marinebiology #kpassionate #amazingfact #ocean

[noaasanctuaries]

Congratulations to the 3rd place Sanctuary Life winner of our photo contest, Douglas Croft, for capturing this action shot of two elephant seals fighting in Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary.

Each year between December and February, elephant seals come to shore to breed. Males – like the two seen here – arrive first and fight for territory on the beach in quick, aggressive battles. Though males may experience minor injury as a result of these battles, severe harm or lasting damage rarely occur.

Following establishment of territories, females arrive and the mating season ensues. Each pregnant female then gives birth to a single pup, who she’ll nurse for about a month before returning to sea. Our National Marine Sanctuary System really is full of life!

Check out the rest of the winning images:

2023 Get Into Your Sanctuary Photo Contest Results

This year, more than 850 photographs were submitted to the Get Into Your Sanctuary Photo Contest! Here, you can find the winning entries and

For their safety and yours, remember to give wildlife plenty of space. Be observant of your surroundings- you don't want to miss the action! View our wildlife viewing guidelines: https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/wildlife-viewing/

[theworldismyoysterandiamthepearl]

from https://www.boredpanda.com/vintage-historic-photos-librarybizarre/

[rgbcn]

Pismo Beach -> Monterey - Third USA photo recap!‬ ‪‬ ‪ Let’s go with another photo recap! Just some more pics, with animals! And some amazing views we saw during our car trip. But specially animals! hehe I love the black bird in the sign, it’s like a meme hahahaha Have a nice day! Enjoy my pics! ‪ ‬Just 2 more recaps left! ‪‪‪‪‪.‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ ‪‪‪‪‪‪‪.‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ ‪‪**Please don’t use or repost my drawings without my permission, thank you.**‬‬‬‬‬ ‪‪‪‪‪.‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ ‪‪‪‪‪‪‪.‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ ‪SUPPORT ME ON ♥️ PATREON.COM/RGBCN ♥️‬ ‪‪‪‪‪‪‪.‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ ‪‪‪‪‪‪‪.‬‬ ‪‪‪‬‬‬‬‬ ‪‪‪‪‪#rgbcn #travel #Monterey #pismobeach #coast #elephantseal #bird #shore #traveling #phototravel #usa #california #travelphotography #travelgram #trip #friends #worldtravel #seal #ocean #car #fun #pacific #sea #pier #beach #sunset #traveler‬ https://www.instagram.com/p/ByiH5tLAAe4/?igshid=3uka0sr9ex0e

[59roadking]

Big Mouth

[threeholepunchjim]

What keeps your glasses on? #theoffice #dwightschrute #elephantseal #nose #smallnose #bignose #koipond #donotmock #michaelscott #oscarmartinez #kellykapoor #theofficeus

[amorousdino]

Got to see some elephant seals today on a field trip. #elephantseals #elephantseal #seal #anonuevostatepark #animals #animalbehavior #wildlife (at Año Nuevo State Park)

[edinzphoto]

Is the water a little bit chilly? #subantarctic #seal #elephantseal #cutie #ocean #beach #beachbody #waves #marine #nikonnz #nikond700 #wildernessearth #wildlife_vision #animalkingdom #sealsofinstagram #cuddlebuddy #waterdog #chubby #macquarieisland #southernocean