endemic Hawaiian monk seal, Neomonachus schauinslandi (Critically Endangered Species), male plunges back into surf after climbing up on beach to check for females, East Island, French Frigate Shoals, Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, Northwest Hawaiian Islands, USA (Central Pacific Ocean)


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monk seal

endemic Hawaiian monk seal, Neomonachus schauinslandi (Critically Endangered Species), male plunges back into surf after climbing up on beach to check for females, East Island, French Frigate Shoals, Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, Northwest Hawaiian Islands, USA (Central Pacific Ocean)
Credit to: Blue Planet Archive / Doug Perrine

Image dimensions: 5400x3600

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