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Elephant Seals, that is. So you want to be a marine biologist, here's just one example of the potential hazards.
I spent an afternoon up at Point Reyes National Seashore last weekend, and was fortunate to observe some activity at the elephant seal rookery there.
While at the observation point, a group of National Park Service biologists went out to do some fieldwork, primarily tagging the "weaners" (recently weaned pups).
These pups often weigh 300-400+ pounds, and the adult males can weigh in at around 5000 pounds.While at the rookery, the males are fasting for a period of about three months, and can easily lose about 1000 pounds. So the males shown below are nowhere near full size.
These were all shot at 700mm using my 1DX and 500mm II + 1.4x. Thanks for stopping by! 
Jim
#1 - Tagging recently weaned elephant seals
#2 - A warning issued
#3 - "Back off!"
#4 - Census taking at the rookery (humans provide a nice size perspective for the massive males)
#5
#6 - A content dominant male, patrolling the waters
Edited on Feb 19, 2014 at 11:09 PM · View previous versions
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I really like the shots from on land, these pinnipeds are immense! 
so awesomely fantastic!! So 
fun story you're telling!