Underwater photography - mammals

 
A pair of West Indian Manatees (Trichechus manatus) in their winter home, the clear, relatively warm waters of a fresh water spring. Crystal River, Florida, USA.
  
A pod of False Killer Whales (Pseudorca crassidens) patrolling in tropical waters. These animals are voracious predators, using pack-hunting techniques to kill large gamefish and occasionally other marine mammals. Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand.
image reference code: man 35   image reference code: mmfkw 2

 
A West Indian Manatee (Trichechus manatus) accompanied by a snorkeler. Crystal River, Florida, USA.
  
An adult male Orca (Orcinus orca) surfaces for a breath, much to the delight of a group of kayakers. San Juan Islands, U.S.A., Pacific Ocean.
image reference code: mand 2 image reference code: mmorca 6

 
A group of Harbor Seals (Phoca vitulina), hauled out on the rocks for a rest. San Juan Islands, U.S.A., Pacific Ocean. image reference code: harbseal 29
  
An inquisitive West Indian Manatee (Trichechus manatus) glides within inches of the photographer's wide-angle lens. Crystal River, Florida, USA. image reference code: man 49

 
A pair of California Sea Lions (Zalophus californianus wollebacki) snooze on the rocky shoreline. Galapagos Islands, Equador, Pacific Ocean.
 
A Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina), hauled out on the rocks for a rest. San Juan Islands, U.S.A., Pacific Ocean.
image reference code: slion 2 image reference code: harbseal 6

 
A West Indian Manatee (Trichechus manatus) surfaces for a breath in clear, calm waters. Crystal River, Florida, USA.
 
These California Sea Lions (Zalophus californianus) are resting on a navigational buoy. Monterey Bay, California, Pacific Ocean.
image reference code: man 11 image reference code: slion 3

 
A California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus wollebacki) strikes a relaxed pose as it basks on the warm rocks. Galapagos Islands, Equador, Pacific Ocean.
 
This West Indian Manatee (Trichechus manatus) seems to appreciate some attention by snorkeler Suzanne Forman. While shy by nature, manatees often seem to enjoy gentle interaction with humans. Crystal River, Florida, USA.
image reference code: slion 1 image reference code: mand 4

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