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Harp seal pup diving
Harp seal (Phoca groenlandica or Pagophilus groenlandicus) diving under ice floes. This two week old pup has begun to shed its all-white juvenile coat. The white fur was once prized by hunters but now hunting is restricted to older seals. The harp seal is found in Arctic and north Atlantic waters. Populations migrate, gathering to breed on pack ice before dispersing widely for the summer. The harp seal can eat as much as 5% of its body weight in fish per day. It also feeds on shrimp and krill. It typically dives to 100 metres (m) and can go below 270m. It is about 1.7m long with a weight of around 130 kilograms. Photo- graphed in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, Canada
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23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 26.2cm (15.6" x 10.3")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a mesmerizing moment in the life of a harp seal pup. Just two weeks old, this adorable creature is seen diving gracefully under ice floes in the Arctic waters. As it matures, the pup will shed its all-white juvenile coat, once highly sought after by hunters but now protected for younger seals. The harp seal is known for its remarkable migratory patterns, gathering on pack ice to breed before dispersing widely during the summer months. With an insatiable appetite, this marine mammal can consume up to 5% of its body weight in fish daily, along with shrimp and krill. Its impressive diving abilities allow it to reach depths of up to 270 meters beneath the surface. Measuring around 1.7 meters long and weighing approximately 130 kilograms, this young harp seal exemplifies both strength and grace as it navigates through icy waters. The photograph was taken in Canada's Gulf of Saint Lawrence, showcasing the stunning natural beauty found within these northern regions. With keywords ranging from nature and wildlife to zoology and marine life, this image encapsulates the essence of a playful yet vulnerable creature thriving amidst challenging environments. It serves as a reminder of our responsibility to protect these magnificent animals and their habitats for generations to come.
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