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Hooker's sealion - tracks on beach. Serat Bay Catlins - South Island - New Zealand. This is one of the rarest and most endangered species of sealions which were hunted for oil and hide until hunting was banned in 1893
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Hooker's sealion - tracks on beach. Serat Bay Catlins - South Island - New Zealand. This is one of the rarest and most endangered species of sealions which were hunted for oil and hide until hunting was banned in 1893
MAB-461
Hooker's sealion - tracks on beach
Serat Bay Catlins - South Island - New Zealand.
Phocarctos hookeri
This is one of the rarest and most endangered species of sealions which were hunted for oil and hide until hunting was banned in 1893.
Mark Boulton
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Catlins Hookeri Hookers Lion New Zealand Phocarctos Pinniped Pinnipeds Protected Sealion Sealions Serat South Island Sunbathing Threatened Track Tracks Vertical Vulnerable Zealand Marine Mammal Marine Mammals
Rare and Endangered - Hooker's Sealions Leave Their Mark on Serat Bay Beach!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this print captured by Mark Boulton, we are transported to the picturesque shores of Serat Bay in the Catlins region of New Zealand's South Island. The image showcases the incredible tracks left behind by one of the rarest and most endangered species of sealions - the magnificent MAB-461, also known as Hooker's sealion. Once hunted for their valuable oil and hide until a ban was imposed in 1893, these marine mammals have made an inspiring comeback. Now protected and thriving in their coastal habitats, they leave behind evidence of their presence etched into the golden sand. As we gaze at this vertical masterpiece, it is impossible not to marvel at nature's resilience. These tracks tell a story of survival against all odds – a testament to both the strength and vulnerability that coexist within our natural world. With each track imprinted upon the beach, Hooker's sealions declare their rightful place in this pristine ecosystem. It is a reminder that every creature plays an integral role in maintaining balance within our fragile planet. So let us celebrate these remarkable pinnipeds as they bask under New Zealand's warm sun, leaving behind nothing but beauty and hope along Serat Bay Beach. May their presence continue to inspire us all to protect and cherish our precious wildlife for generations to come!
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