Mirounga Angustirostris Collection

Northern Elephant Seal - males fighting in the surf - Piedras Blancas colony - California coast - North America
FG-DC-540 Northern Elephant Seal - males fighting in the surf Piedras Blancas colony - California coast - North America - Pacific Ocean Mirounga angustirostris Francois Gohier Please note that prints

USA, California, Channel Islands National Park. Male elephant seals on San Miguel Island fight for mating rights

Northern elephant seal bull - USA, California, San Luis Obispo, Cambria, Piedras Blancas

Northern elephant seal fighting bulls - USA, California, San Luis Obispo, Cambria, Piedras Blancas

Northern elephant seal (Mirounga angustirostris) juvenile swimming, Guadalupe Island Biosphere Reserve, off the coast of Baja California, Mexico, September

Northern elephant seal (Mirounga angustirostris) close-up of weaner / juvenile sleeping, Guadalupe Island Biosphere Reserve, off the coast of Baja California, Mexico, April

Northern elephant seal (Mirounga angustirostris) approaching camera, Cedros Island, Pacific Ocean, Baja California, Mexico, May

Northern Elephant Seal (Mirounga Angustirostris) On The Central California Coast; California, United States Of America

Male Elephant Seal Barking Amidst A Throng Of Female Elephant Seals At A Rookery

Full moon rising over Piedras Blancas elephant seal rookery, San Simeon, California USA
Full moon rising over Piedras Blancas elephant seal rookery, San Simeon, California, USA

Northern elephant seals at Piedras Blancas elephant seal rookery, San Simeon, California, USA

Rocky coastline at Piedras Blancas elephant seal rookery, San Simeon, California USA
Rocky coastline at Piedras Blancas elephant seal rookery, San Simeon, California, USA

Northern elephant seals (Mirounga angustirostris) at Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery, San Simeon, California, USA

USA, California, Northern Elephant Seal, Ano Nuevo State Park

Elephant Seal (Mirounga angustirostris), light grey spotted seal with a trunk-like nose

Northern Elephant Seals fighting, ( Mirounga angustirostris), Piedras Blancas elephant seal rookery, Pacific Coast Highway, near San Simeon, Central Coast, California, USA

Northern Elephant Seals ( Mirounga angustirostris), Piedras Blancas elephant seal rookery, Pacific Coast Highway, near San Simeon, Central Coast, California, USA

Northern elephant seals -Mirounga angustirostris- on beach, Pacific Coast, Piedras Blancas, California, United States

North America, USA, CA, Piedras Blancas. Juvenile elephant seals (Mirounga angustirostris) bask on beach. Species was near extinction in late 1800 s

North America, USA, California, Piedras Blancas. Northern Elephant Seal bull cow and pup

Juvenile northern elephant seals sparring, Mirounga angustirostris, San Luis Obispo, California

Elephant seal rookery near San Simeon in Big Sur, California, USA
Northern Elephant Seal (Mirounga angustirostris) rookery near San Simeon in Big Sur, California, USA

USA, California, Ano Nuevo State Reserve, pair of Northern elephant seals (Mirounga angustirostris) basking in sand, close-up

North America, USA, California, Big Sur Coast. Northern Elephant Seals (Mirounga Angustirostris)

Female Adult Northern Elephant Seal objecting to advances by the Male, Mirounga angustirostris, Piedras Blancas, Central California Coast

Male Elephant Seal Calling, Mirounga angustirostris, Piedras Blancas, Central California Coast

Female Elephant Seals, Mirounga angustirostris, Piedras Blancas, Central California

Northern elephant seals (Mirounga angustirostris) basking on a beach. During the breeding season, male elephant seals (centre) fight to control a territory, which gives them access to females

Northern Elephant Seal - female trying to chase away the gulls which want to eat the placenta after she just gave birth
FG-DS-449 Northern Elephant Seal - female trying to chase away the gulls which want to eat the placenta after she just gave birth Piedras Blancas colony - California coast - North America - Pacific

Northern Elephant Seal - adult male bellowing on the beach - Piedras Blancas colony - California coast - North America
FG-DC-321 Northern Elephant Seal - adult male bellowing on the beach - Piedras Blancas colony California coast - North America - Pacific Ocean Mirounga angustirostris Francois Gohier Please note that

Northern Elephant Seal - close-up of an adult male - Piedras Blancas colony - California coast - North America
FG-DC-290 Northern Elephant Seal - close-up of an adult male Piedras Blancas colony - California coast - North America - Pacific Mirounga angustirostris Francois Gohier Please note that prints are

Northern Elephant Seal - subadult male looking up - Piedras Blancas colony - California coast - North America - Pacific
FG-DC-444 Northern Elephant Seal - subadult male looking up - Piedras Blancas colony California coast - North America - Pacific Ocean Mirounga angustirostris Francois Gohier Please note that prints

Northern Elephant Seal - male trying to mate with female - Piedras Blancas colony - California coast - North America
FG-DC-597 Northern Elephant Seal - male trying to mate with female Piedras Blancas colony - California coast - North America - Pacific Ocean Mirounga angustirostris Francois Gohier Please note that

Northern Elephant Seal - mating - Piedras Blancas colony - California coast - North America - Pacific Ocean
FG-DC-639 Northern Elephant Seal - mating Piedras Blancas colony - California coast - North America - Pacific Ocean Mirounga angustirostris Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal

Northern Elephant Seal - trying to mate whilst watching for the beachmaster - Piedras Blancas colony - California coast
FG-DC-678 Northern Elephant Seal - trying to mate whilst watching for the beachmaster Piedras Blancas colony - California coast - North America - Pacific Ocean Mirounga angustirostris Francois Gohier

Northern Elephant Seal - pup nursing - Piedras Blancas colony - California coast - North America - Pacific Ocean
FG-DC-843 Northern Elephant Seal - pup nursing Piedras Blancas colony - California coast - North America - Pacific Ocean Mirounga angustirostris Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for

Northern Elephant Seal - weaned pup - Piedras Blancas colony - California coast - North America - Pacific Ocean
FG-DE-204 Northern Elephant Seal - weaned pup Piedras Blancas colony - California coast - North America - Pacific Ocean Mirounga angustirostris Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for

Northern Elephant Seal - female molting - Piedras Blancas colony - California coast - North America - Pacific Ocean
FG-DE-230 Northern Elephant Seal - female moulting Piedras Blancas colony - California coast - North America - Pacific Ocean Mirounga angustirostris Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for

Northern Elephant Seal - young molting - Piedras Blancas colony - California coast - North America - Pacific Ocean
FG-DE-235 Northern Elephant Seal - young moulting Piedras Blancas colony - California coast - North America - Pacific Ocean Mirounga angustirostris Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for

Northern Elephant Seal - adult male among females - California coast - North America - Pacific Ocean
FG-DC-102 Northern Elephant Seal - adult male among females California coast - North America - Pacific Ocean Mirounga angustirostris Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display

Northern Elephant Seal - pup nursing and Western Gull waiting to steal some milk - Piedras Blancas colony - California
FG-DC-814 Northern Elephant Seal - pup nursing and Western Gull waiting to steal some milk Piedras Blancas colony - California coast - North America - Pacific Ocean Mirounga angustirostris Francois

Northern Elephant Seal - adult male bellowing on the beach - Piedras Blancas colony - California coast - North America
FG-DC-345 Northern Elephant Seal - adult male bellowing on the beach - Piedras Blancas colony California coast - North America - Pacific Ocean Mirounga angustirostris Francois Gohier Please note that

Northern Elephant Seal - group of females and young resting on the beach during the molting season - Piedras Blancas
FG-DE-314 Northern Elephant Seal - group of females and young resting on the beach during the molting season Piedras Blancas colony - California coast - North America - Pacific Ocean Mirounga

Northern Elephant Seal - adult male on the beach - Piedras Blancas colony - California coast - North America - Pacific
FG-DC-373 Northern Elephant Seal - adult male on the beach Piedras Blancas colony - California coast - North America - Pacific Ocean Mirounga angustirostris Francois Gohier Please note that prints

Northern Elephant Seal - weaned pups play-fighting - Piedras Blancas colony - California coast - North America
FG-DE-249 Northern Elephant Seal - weaned pups play-fighting Piedras Blancas colony - California coast - North America - Pacific Mirounga angustirostris Francois Gohier Please note that prints are

Northern Elephant Seal - weaned young on beach - California coast - North America - Pacific Ocean
FG-BY-255 Northern Elephant Seal - weaned young on beach California coast - North America - Pacific Ocean Mirounga angustirostris Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display

Northern Elephant Seal, male (Mirounga angustirostris). USA, CA
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"Mirounga angustirostris: Majestic Northern Elephant Seals of the California Coast" Witness the awe-inspiring battles of male Northern Elephant Seals as they clash in the crashing surf at the Piedras Blancas colony along the stunning California coast. These magnificent creatures, known scientifically as Mirounga angustirostris, dominate this stretch of North America's Pacific Ocean with their sheer size and power. Venture along the iconic Pacific Coast Highway near San Simeon, Big Sur, and Monterey Bay to catch a glimpse of these remarkable marine mammals in action. From males fiercely fighting for dominance to mating rituals that captivate onlookers, every moment spent observing these seals is filled with wonder. But it's not just about aggression and competition; witness heartwarming scenes where adult males peacefully coexist among females and adorable pups at Piedras Blancas colony. The bond between them is truly a sight to behold. The circle of life unfolds before your eyes as you may even witness an intense encounter between transient killer whales or Orcas attacking young Northern Elephant Seals. This dramatic event was captured off Monterey Bay, reminding us of nature's raw power and constant struggle for survival. As day turns into night, marvel at the ethereal beauty when a full moon rises over Piedras Blancas elephant seal rookery in San Simeon. The silhouettes against this celestial backdrop create a magical atmosphere that will leave you breathless. Embark on an unforgettable journey through Cambria and San Luis Obispo to spot more incredible moments featuring these massive bulls engaged in fierce fights or juvenile seals gracefully swimming through their natural habitat. Their presence reminds us why protecting our oceans' biodiversity is crucial for future generations. Join us on this adventure along California's central coast as we celebrate Mirounga angustirostris –the Northern Elephant Seal– showcasing their strength, resilience, and undeniable beauty amidst one of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world.