Girl Gets Too Close to Sea Lion

[Originally posted to the Marine Photobank]

A beach-goer approaches a sea lion.

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Description:
A beach-goer approaches a resting sea lion much to closely in an attempt to pose for a photograph.

Exposure Date:
8/8/2009

Gallery:
Photo Contest 2010, Ocean Tourism/Recreation

City/Region:
Carmel

State/Province:
California

Country:
United States

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Download:
http://www.marinephotobank.org/secure/gallery-photo.php?photo_id=7372

Copyright Statement :
Image may be used for non-commercial and media purposes only. Credit should state, "Gerick Bergsma 2010/Marine Photobank."

Additional Comments:
marine mammal protection act, human disturbance, sealion

Sea Otters Grooming

[Originally posted to the Marine Photobank]

Sea otters grooming themselves in Monterey Bay.

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Description:
Southern sea otters groom themselves near the mouth of the Elkhorn Slough Estuary in Moss Landing, California.

Exposure Date:
7/4/2009

Gallery:
Closed: Photo Contest 2009: Ecosystem Decline/ Species of Concern, Marine Species of Concern

City/Region:
Moss Landing

State/Province:
California

Country:
United States

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Download:
http://www.marinephotobank.org/secure/gallery-photo.php?photo_id=6719

Copyright Statement :
Image may be used for non-commercial and media purposes only. Credit should state, "Gerick Bergsma 2009/Marine Photobank."

San Francisco Bay Marina and Golf

[Originally posted to the Marine Photobank]

A Marina and Golf Course sit along the San Francisco Bay.

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Description:
The Coyote Point Marina, the Poplar Creek Golf Course and a power substation are just some of the uses for the heavily developed shore along the San Francisco Bay near San Mateo, California.

Exposure Date:
8/2/2009

Gallery:
Coastal Development, Ocean Tourism/Recreation

City/Region:
San Mateo

State/Province:
CA

Country:
United States

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Download:
http://www.marinephotobank.org/secure/gallery-photo.php?photo_id=6939

Copyright Statement :
Image may be used for non-commercial and media purposes only. Credit should state, "Gerick Bergsma 2009/Marine Photobank."