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Harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) seem to expend almost no effort as they glide through the kelp forest. However, it's uncommon to get a view like this one. These animals, even when in the mood to play, will almost always approach such that a would-be photographer doesn't see them coming. There was a little bit of chicanery and a fair bit of luck involved in getting this pup to pose like this. "Tanker Reef", Monterey Bay, California September 24, 2005
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