Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Girl Gets Too Close to Sea Lion

[Originally posted to the Marine Photobank]

A beach-goer approaches a sea lion.

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

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.

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

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."

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

San Francisco Bay Marina and Golf

[Originally posted to the Marine Photobank]

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

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

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."

Friday, July 31, 2009

Spinner Dolphin

[Originally posted to the Moorea Coral Reef LTER (MCR LTER) Marine Life Encyclopedia]

Spinner Dolphin
(Stenella longirostris)

Photo by Gerick Bergsma

Spinner dolphins commonly form large groups, often with other species, including other dolphins and even tuna. Unfortunately, this has made them a common casualty of the tuna fishery.


	Found throughout the world's tropical oceans.

	Found on reef slopes and out in the open ocean.

	Spinner dolphins feed on fish and squid.

	Spinner dolphins are known for their acrobatics, and frequently jump out of the water and spin through the air. They, like other dolphins, use echolocation to navigate and track prey, and often feed at night.

	- MarineBio.org - Moorea Biocode Database