Harbor seals resting on the ice
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Both nostrils open...
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...and closed !
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Stellar sea lions near Esther island
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Defending territory, note the male on the right has an injured 4th left toe.
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Large bite mark on the back (shark more likely then orca), but with good granulation tissue.
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