Photographer's Note
Are sea lions endangered? Look here for the answer.
And here for a great restaurant owned by a fisherman’s coop. It serves really fresh seafood with locally grown organic vegetables and a harbor view. The preparation is innovative and the price is reasonable at about $12 for a meal.
The word pinnipedia translates from Latin as "feather or fin foot," referring to their often large fin-like flippers. All pinnipeds must come ashore to breed, give birth, and nurse their young. Seals, sea lions, and walruses are taxonomically related to other carnivores, including bears, dogs, raccoons, and weasels (including otters).
Status of Pinniped Species: All pinnipeds are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA); some may be designated as"depleted" under the MMPA. Endangered and threatened pinnipeds are further protected under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
There are three families of pinnipeds; they include; Phocid seals such as elephant seals, several ice seals, monk seals, and harbor seals. All of these seals have rear flippers that point backwards, and they move on land with a vertical undulating motion called "galluphing." They lack external ears and use their hind flippers for propulsion through the water.
Otariids, including fur seals and sea lions, have external ear flaps (hence the name "eared seals"). Sea lions and fur seals can rotate their hind feet forward and move with considerable speed. Otariids are also known for having dense fur that traps air to aid in insulation. They use large, fore flippers for locomotion in the marine environment.
Walruses, the only member of the family Odobenidae, are currently found in both Pacific and Atlantic Arctic ice pack areas, but in colonial times they were found as far south as Sable Island off Nova Scotia. They move in a similar fashion to otariids. One of their most distinctive features is their tusks. They are also known for nearly hairless skin and thin blubber. Similar to phocids, walruses lack external ears. Similar to otariids, walruses can rotate their pelvis so that their hind limbs are under the body. In the water, walruses use either fore flippers (like otariids) or hind flippers (like phocids) for propulsion. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has jurisdiction over walruses.
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besnard
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(59196) 2009-07-24 12:34
Bonsoir Pat
Un superbe cliché de cet animal au regard implorant et triste.
Merci pour cette belle image et bonne soirée.
Nicole
feather
(51130) 2009-07-24 13:51
Good to see a new post from you Pat!
You managed to get really close even with the long lens. You caught the sheen on her coat perfectly as well as a doleful expression befitting her status. The fish restaurant sounds good. Do we pass that way in March?
Kath
denisn72
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(8314) 2009-07-24 15:23
Hi Pat!
What a lovely animal! Its eyes looking at us seem sad. Great contrasts and details. Interesting note too!
Have a nice weekend!
Denis!
gneufeld
(15890) 2009-07-24 19:48
Hi Pat,
A fine close-up of this little fellow. Splended detail and crisp sharpness and clarity. Good shot and TFs. Gerald
pablominto
(53746) 2009-07-24 23:03
Hello Pat,
It must be the eyes, no doubt!
Physically they are not that attractive, seals sea lions and the likes hehehe, it has to be the huge sad dark eyes...
You capture the essentials well in this nice portrait, the animal is well framed too!
Greetings,
Pablo -
baba_flies
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(8829) 2009-07-25 4:49
Hello Pat! What a CUTE picture, what a dear little fellow, such sad eyes but just in my mind ... I know :))) I want some fish ... it seems to say. Very nice photo and lucky you that you have it so close. These are the special moments of photography, you have to be fast, you have to be prepared. Well done ... have a wonderful weekend, Barbara.
fritzi007
(14698) 2009-07-25 5:36
Hi Pat!
Really a sweet portrait, especially the eyes!
Many greetings
Wolfgang
JCG
(35153) 2009-07-25 6:11
Hello Pat,
Difficult to believe your title when I see the population on this pontoon in WS !!! Pretty portrait on this otary, these eyes are really tenderizing. The light is good and agreeably makes shine its peeling. Beautiful photograph Pat and thank you for the interesting comment.
With all my friendships and a very good WE,
Jean-Charles
yedirenk
(11244) 2009-07-25 23:38
Hi Pat,
very lovely,very innocent but so scared..they are always innocent.unfortunately,we're bad people !!The people could'nt forget to do Canada and Russia..well done.TFS.
Greetings
Cevdet
Dyerco
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(10185) 2009-07-26 6:41
Hi Pat
Excellent detail in the face and body of this little guy. I think I would have cropped the top slightly to remove the coloured BG. It is less distracting that way.
Phil
xuaxo
(6854) 2009-07-26 11:33
Olá Pat,
Great to see you back online!
You return with a lovely portrait of this friend.
Hope to see more pictures of them, safe and sound, in the years to come.
SAA,
Francisco
Benedict
(7076) 2009-07-26 15:43
hi pat,
two or three days ago, animal planet had a documentary about these guys. now, you have it yourself! his amiable look here is timely captured! looks very friendly, too or is he? how is the heat treating you, Pat?
regards, Ben
danos
(110407) 2009-07-26 22:33
Hi Pat,
what a nice portrait of this sea lion with the big black eyes.I think that all these sea beings are endangered.I like the close shot with the specific sharpness and clarity.Well done.
Regards,Danos
Angshu
(56760) 2009-07-27 4:04
Good to see you posting again Pat! I hope all is fine at your end & Larry is recovering well! Good capture with the long end of the zoom...like the shine on its fur. A very cute face as well. Something different from you & well done!
Best regards
Angshu
josepmarin
(59385) 2009-07-29 4:32
Hi Pat,
The sad look of this sea lion is touching, really it seems to implore for the salvation of its species.
An interesting note also, that helps us to understand what you try to explain to us with your photo.
A good work.
HLJ
Josep
Waylim
(25436) 2009-07-29 17:13
Hi Pat,
Oh so cute, why such a long face? He looks rather sad, you just want to give him a comforting hug. Very nice shot with good details and nice facial expression. thanks Pat
Way
gunbud
(34066) 2009-07-29 20:53
Hi Pat,
What a charming little guy with such soulful looking eyes.
You have captured him in wonderful warm light that brings out beautful subtle varying shades and a lovely gleam to this shinny coat.
Excellent informative note. I know in Maine they are not well loved by local fishermen.
Regards, Tom
ribeiroantonio
(22730) 2009-08-02 0:30
The portrait is beautiful with good definition and excellent light/colours. A special mention to the good note too. It is very informative. Well done.
António
westcoastgirl1
(666) 2009-10-07 16:19
Hello Pat
Interesting write up I had now idea there were so many types of seals. I am an animal lover so I couldn't resist looking at your photo. Well composed. Clarity and exposure all excellent. Very cute subject.
TFS,
Tosca
Photo Information
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Copyright: Pat Lim (plimrn)
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(21344) - Genre: Lugares
- Medium: Cor
- Date Taken: 2009-03-08
- Categories: Natureza
- Camera: Nikon D300, Tamron 28-200 LD Aspherical (171a)
- Exposição: f/3.5, 1/60 segundos
- Versão da Foto: Versão Original, Workshop
- Relato de Viagem: From Spring to Winter
- Date Submitted: 2009-07-24 11:48
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