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North Pacific humpback whale showing extensive scarring, almost certainly from a boat propeller, on dorsal ridge. This female North Pacific humpback whale was first seen with the depicted lacerations near the island of Maui in the Hawaiian Islands in the mid-90s, and is the original humpback to bear the name 'Blade Runner'. This female has apparently recovered, as evidenced the calf she was observed nurturing. A South Pacific humpback whale endured a similar injury in Sydney Australia in 2001, and bears a remarkably similar scar pattern to the above-pictured whale, Megaptera novaeangliae
North Pacific humpback whale showing extensive scarring, almost certainly from a boat propeller, on dorsal ridge. This female North Pacific humpback whale was first seen with the depicted lacerations near the island of Maui in the Hawaiian Islands in the mid-90s, and is the original humpback to bear the name 'Blade Runner'. This female has apparently recovered, as evidenced the calf she was observed nurturing. A South Pacific humpback whale endured a similar injury in Sydney Australia in 2001, and bears a remarkably similar scar pattern to the above-pictured whale.
Species: Humpback whale, Megaptera novaeangliae
Location: Maui, Hawaii
Image ID: 05910  
Gray whale carcass at oceans edge, Eschrichtius robustus, Del Mar, California
Gray whale carcass at oceans edge.
Species: Gray whale, Eschrichtius robustus
Location: Del Mar, California
Image ID: 01168  
West Indian manatee with scarring/wound from boat propellor, Trichechus manatus, Homosassa River
West Indian manatee with scarring/wound from boat propellor.
Species: West indian manatee, Trichechus manatus
Location: Homosassa River, Florida
Image ID: 03306  
West Indian manatee with scarring/wound from boat propellor, Trichechus manatus, Homosassa River
West Indian manatee with scarring/wound from boat propellor.
Species: West indian manatee, Trichechus manatus
Location: Homosassa River, Florida
Image ID: 03307  
West Indian manatee with scarring/wound from boat propellor, Trichechus manatus, Homosassa River
West Indian manatee with scarring/wound from boat propellor.
Species: West indian manatee, Trichechus manatus
Location: Homosassa River, Florida
Image ID: 03308  
Gray whale carcass at oceans edge, Eschrichtius robustus, Del Mar, California
Gray whale carcass at oceans edge.
Species: Gray whale, Eschrichtius robustus
Location: Del Mar, California
Image ID: 06422  
Gray whale carcass at oceans edge, Eschrichtius robustus, Del Mar, California
Gray whale carcass at oceans edge.
Species: Gray whale, Eschrichtius robustus
Location: Del Mar, California
Image ID: 06423  
Gray whale carcass, Laguna San Ignacio, Eschrichtius robustus, San Ignacio Lagoon
Gray whale carcass, Laguna San Ignacio.
Species: Gray whale, Eschrichtius robustus
Location: San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja California, Mexico
Image ID: 06424  
Gray whale dorsal aspect showing injury/wound/indentation likely caused by boat, Laguna San Ignacio, Eschrichtius robustus, San Ignacio Lagoon
Gray whale dorsal aspect showing injury/wound/indentation likely caused by boat, Laguna San Ignacio.
Species: Gray whale, Eschrichtius robustus
Location: San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja California, Mexico
Image ID: 06426  
West Indian manatee at Three Sisters Springs, Florida, Trichechus manatus, Crystal River
West Indian manatee at Three Sisters Springs, Florida.
Species: West indian manatee, Trichechus manatus
Location: Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River, Florida
Image ID: 02651  
Silky shark trailing longline and hook, Carcharhinus falciformis, Cocos Island
Silky shark trailing longline and hook.
Species: Silky shark, Carcharhinus falciformis
Location: Cocos Island, Costa Rica
Image ID: 05010  
Illegal fishing at Roca Partida, Revillagigedos
Illegal fishing at Roca Partida, Revillagigedos.
Image ID: 05623  
Illegal fishing at Roca Partida, Revillagigedos
Illegal fishing at Roca Partida, Revillagigedos.
Image ID: 05624  
Illegal fishing at Roca Partida, Revillagigedos
Illegal fishing at Roca Partida, Revillagigedos.
Image ID: 05625  
Illegal fishing at Roca Partida, Revillagigedos
Illegal fishing at Roca Partida, Revillagigedos.
Image ID: 05626  
Humpback whale, abandoned calf alongside UH research boat, UH research diver visible, Megaptera novaeangliae, Maui
Humpback whale, abandoned calf alongside UH research boat, UH research diver visible.
Species: Humpback whale, Megaptera novaeangliae
Location: Maui, Hawaii
Image ID: 05977  
A La Jolla Friends of the Seals volunteer encourages visitors to stay away from the harbor seals at Childrens Pool in La Jolla, California while videotaping those who approach the seals. The La Jolla colony of harbor seals, which has formed a breeding colony at a small but popular beach near San Diego, is at the center of considerable controversy. While harbor seals are protected from harassment by the Marine Mammal Protection Act and other legislation, local interests would like to see the seals leave so that people can resume using the beach, Phoca vitulina richardsi
A La Jolla Friends of the Seals volunteer encourages visitors to stay away from the harbor seals at Childrens Pool in La Jolla, California while videotaping those who approach the seals. The La Jolla colony of harbor seals, which has formed a breeding colony at a small but popular beach near San Diego, is at the center of considerable controversy. While harbor seals are protected from harassment by the Marine Mammal Protection Act and other legislation, local interests would like to see the seals leave so that people can resume using the beach.
Species: Pacific harbor seal, Phoca vitulina richardsi
Location: La Jolla, California
Image ID: 12708  
A La Jolla Friends of the Seals volunteer encourages visitors to stay away from the harbor seals at Childrens Pool in La Jolla, California while videotaping those who approach the seals. The La Jolla colony of harbor seals, which has formed a breeding colony at a small but popular beach near San Diego, is at the center of considerable controversy. While harbor seals are protected from harassment by the Marine Mammal Protection Act and other legislation, local interests would like to see the seals leave so that people can resume using the beach, Phoca vitulina richardsi
A La Jolla Friends of the Seals volunteer encourages visitors to stay away from the harbor seals at Childrens Pool in La Jolla, California while videotaping those who approach the seals. The La Jolla colony of harbor seals, which has formed a breeding colony at a small but popular beach near San Diego, is at the center of considerable controversy. While harbor seals are protected from harassment by the Marine Mammal Protection Act and other legislation, local interests would like to see the seals leave so that people can resume using the beach.
Species: Pacific harbor seal, Phoca vitulina richardsi
Location: La Jolla, California
Image ID: 12709  
A La Jolla Friends of the Seals volunteer encourages visitors to stay away from the harbor seals at Childrens Pool in La Jolla, California while videotaping those who approach the seals. The La Jolla colony of harbor seals, which has formed a breeding colony at a small but popular beach near San Diego, is at the center of considerable controversy. While harbor seals are protected from harassment by the Marine Mammal Protection Act and other legislation, local interests would like to see the seals leave so that people can resume using the beach, Phoca vitulina richardsi
A La Jolla Friends of the Seals volunteer encourages visitors to stay away from the harbor seals at Childrens Pool in La Jolla, California while videotaping those who approach the seals. The La Jolla colony of harbor seals, which has formed a breeding colony at a small but popular beach near San Diego, is at the center of considerable controversy. While harbor seals are protected from harassment by the Marine Mammal Protection Act and other legislation, local interests would like to see the seals leave so that people can resume using the beach.
Species: Pacific harbor seal, Phoca vitulina richardsi
Location: La Jolla, California
Image ID: 12710  
A sign warns visitors to stay away from the harbor seals at Childrens Pool in La Jolla, California while videotaping those who approach the seals. The La Jolla colony of harbor seals, which has formed a breeding colony at a small but popular beach near San Diego, is at the center of considerable controversy. While harbor seals are protected from harassment by the Marine Mammal Protection Act and other legislation, local interests would like to see the seals leave so that people can resume using the beach, Phoca vitulina richardsi
A sign warns visitors to stay away from the harbor seals at Childrens Pool in La Jolla, California while videotaping those who approach the seals. The La Jolla colony of harbor seals, which has formed a breeding colony at a small but popular beach near San Diego, is at the center of considerable controversy. While harbor seals are protected from harassment by the Marine Mammal Protection Act and other legislation, local interests would like to see the seals leave so that people can resume using the beach.
Species: Pacific harbor seal, Phoca vitulina richardsi
Location: La Jolla, California
Image ID: 12711  
A sign warns visitors to stay away from the harbor seals at Childrens Pool in La Jolla, California while videotaping those who approach the seals. The La Jolla colony of harbor seals, which has formed a breeding colony at a small but popular beach near San Diego, is at the center of considerable controversy. While harbor seals are protected from harassment by the Marine Mammal Protection Act and other legislation, local interests would like to see the seals leave so that people can resume using the beach, Phoca vitulina richardsi
A sign warns visitors to stay away from the harbor seals at Childrens Pool in La Jolla, California while videotaping those who approach the seals. The La Jolla colony of harbor seals, which has formed a breeding colony at a small but popular beach near San Diego, is at the center of considerable controversy. While harbor seals are protected from harassment by the Marine Mammal Protection Act and other legislation, local interests would like to see the seals leave so that people can resume using the beach.
Species: Pacific harbor seal, Phoca vitulina richardsi
Location: La Jolla, California
Image ID: 12712  
A sign warns visitors to stay away from the harbor seals at Childrens Pool in La Jolla, California while videotaping those who approach the seals. The La Jolla colony of harbor seals, which has formed a breeding colony at a small but popular beach near San Diego, is at the center of considerable controversy. While harbor seals are protected from harassment by the Marine Mammal Protection Act and other legislation, local interests would like to see the seals leave so that people can resume using the beach, Phoca vitulina richardsi
A sign warns visitors to stay away from the harbor seals at Childrens Pool in La Jolla, California while videotaping those who approach the seals. The La Jolla colony of harbor seals, which has formed a breeding colony at a small but popular beach near San Diego, is at the center of considerable controversy. While harbor seals are protected from harassment by the Marine Mammal Protection Act and other legislation, local interests would like to see the seals leave so that people can resume using the beach.
Species: Pacific harbor seal, Phoca vitulina richardsi
Location: La Jolla, California
Image ID: 12713  
A sign warns visitors to stay away from the harbor seals at Childrens Pool in La Jolla, California while videotaping those who approach the seals. The La Jolla colony of harbor seals, which has formed a breeding colony at a small but popular beach near San Diego, is at the center of considerable controversy. While harbor seals are protected from harassment by the Marine Mammal Protection Act and other legislation, local interests would like to see the seals leave so that people can resume using the beach, Phoca vitulina richardsi
A sign warns visitors to stay away from the harbor seals at Childrens Pool in La Jolla, California while videotaping those who approach the seals. The La Jolla colony of harbor seals, which has formed a breeding colony at a small but popular beach near San Diego, is at the center of considerable controversy. While harbor seals are protected from harassment by the Marine Mammal Protection Act and other legislation, local interests would like to see the seals leave so that people can resume using the beach.
Species: Pacific harbor seal, Phoca vitulina richardsi
Location: La Jolla, California
Image ID: 12714  
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