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Humpback whale feeding on a school of fish joined by gulls in the inlets of Vancouver Island, Canada

Willi Van Boven — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 10:34:15 +0000

North American brown bear (Ursus arctos) on an inlet peninsula, Vancouver Island

Willi Van Boven — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 16:28:59 +0000

North American brown bear climbing the rocks of the shores, British Columbia, Canada

Willi Van Boven — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 16:27:43 +0000

Grizzly bear searching for something to eat on the coastal shores of Vancouver Island

Willi Van Boven — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 16:27:01 +0000

North american brown bear swimming in an inlet towards a small island, British Columbia

Willi Van Boven — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 16:25:52 +0000

Humpback whale with big scars near the dorsal fin, swimming around in Alert Bay, Vancouver Island

Willi Van Boven — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 15:20:51 +0000

Nort Marican brown bear walking the shores of Vancouver Island

Willi Van Boven — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 15:15:03 +0000

Killer whale swimming through a Canadian inlet

Willi Van Boven — Sun, 25 Oct 2020 15:14:54 +0000

Small group of Steller’s sea lion in Alert Bay

Willi Van Boven — Sun, 25 Oct 2020 15:10:43 +0000

The Steller’s sea lion, scientifically known as Eumetopias jubatus, is a majestic marine mammal that inhabits the coastal waters of the North Pacific. Renowned for its sheer size and charismatic presence, the Steller’s sea lion is the largest of all sea lions, with males weighing up to 2,500 kilograms. These pinnipeds are characterized by their robust build, noticeable mane of coarse, yellowish fur, and distinctive roar-like vocalizations that echo across the rocky shorelines they inhabit. Steller’s sea lions are highly social animals, forming large and dynamic colonies during the breeding season, where dominance and hierarchy are established through vocalizations and physical displays. Their diet primarily consists of a variety of fish, squid, and occasionally, small marine mammals. Once ranging widely along the coasts of the North Pacific, Steller’s sea lions have faced population declines in some areas, prompting conservation efforts to protect their habitats and address potential threats such as overfishing and environmental changes. These efforts are crucial for ensuring the continued survival of this iconic marine species and maintaining the ecological balance of the North Pacific marine ecosystems where they play a vital role.

Grizzly bear crossing the shores

Willi Van Boven — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 14:27:13 +0000