#pinnipeds — Public Fediverse posts

Magnus the wandering walrus swaps Scotland for Norway https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy82j0q383no 🦭 #Pinnipeds #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #Walrus #Science

We Finally Know Who To Blame For Mysterious "Corkscrew" Killings Of Hundreds Of Baby Seals https://www.iflscience.com/we-finally-know-who-to-blame-for-mysterious-corkscrew-killings-of-hundreds-of-baby-seals-83486 🦭 #Pinnipeds #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #Seals #Science

Seattle man detained after throwing huge rock at endangered seal in Hawaii https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/seattle-man-rock-endangered-monk-seal-hawaii-b2973828.html 🦭 #Pinnipeds #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #Seals #Science #AnimalWelfare #AnimalCruelty

Seattle man detained after throwing huge rock at endangered seal in Hawaii https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/seattle-man-rock-endangered-monk-seal-hawaii-b2973828.html 🦭 #Pinnipeds #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #Seals #Science #AnimalWelfare #AnimalCruelty

Seattle man detained after throwing huge rock at endangered seal in Hawaii https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/seattle-man-rock-endangered-monk-seal-hawaii-b2973828.html 🦭 #Pinnipeds #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #Seals #Science #AnimalWelfare #AnimalCruelty

⟦Gálvez et al.⟧ Insights into anthropogenic threats and early mortality in the Guadalupe fur seal from a plausible mixed colony on the San Benito Archipelago, Mexico https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/marine-science/articles/10.3389/fmars.2026.1696006/full 🦭 #Pinnipeds #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #Seals #Science

⟦Thorpe & Heath⟧ Seal population recovery and conservation can be reconciled with viable commercial fisheries in the North Sea, although both may be threatened by climate change https://academic.oup.com/icesjms/article/83/4/fsag041/8651479?login=false 🦭 #Pinnipeds #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #Seals #Science #Fisheries

Study ranks Hawaiian monk seal most at risk of extinction from plastic pollution https://www.environewsnigeria.com/study-ranks-hawaiian-monk-seal-most-at-risk-of-extinction-from-plastic-pollution/ 🦭 #Pinnipeds #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #Seals #Science #OceanPollution

How seals' whiskers make them master underwater hunters https://www.npr.org/2026/04/16/nx-s1-5786687/harbor-seals-whiskers-fish-science 🦭 #Pinnipeds #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #Seals #Science

Why are some seals more resistant to disease? UMaine student investigates https://eu.seacoastonline.com/story/news/local/2026/04/14/why-are-some-seals-more-resistant-to-disease-umaine-student-investigates/89584400007/ 🦭 #Pinnipeds #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #Seals #Science

The incredible photos of Planet Earth cameraman Doug Allan https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crk17eg356eo 🐋 #Cetaceans #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #Whales #Science #Seals #Pinnipeds #Walrus #PolarBears #Photography #Wildlife #Nature

These two iconic polar species have been driven to endangered status by a warming planet https://edition.cnn.com/2026/04/09/climate/emperor-penguins-fur-seals-antarctic-endangered 🦭 #Pinnipeds #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #Seals #Science #ClimateChange #ClimateEmergency #Antarctica

Environmental group sues feds over Alaskan fur seals https://www.courthousenews.com/environmental-group-sues-feds-over-alaskan-fur-seals/ 🦭 #Pinnipeds #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #Seals #Science #Overfishing

Victory: Court Reinstates Alaska Critical Habitat for Bearded, Ringed Seals https://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/victory-judge-reinstates-alaska-critical-habitat-for-bearded-ringed-seals-2026-03-25/ 🦭 #Pinnipeds #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #Seals #Science

Seals risk death by polar bear for a varied meal, study finds https://phys.org/news/2026-03-death-polar-varied-meal.html 🐻‍❄️ #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #Science #PolarBear #Seals #Pinnipeds

⟦Parrish et al.⟧ Contemporary Foraging of the Hawaiian Monk Seal as a Retrospective Lens for Commercial Fishing and Its Relevance to Ecosystem‐Based Fishery Management https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/mms.70152?af=R 🦭 #Pinnipeds #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #Seals #Science

Grey seal kills dolphin in Wales for first time https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c93w17k95vno 🦭 #Pinnipeds #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #Seals #Science #Wales #dolphins #cetaceans

How a 3D-printed synthetic sea lion pelvis enhances veterinary capabilities to counter ongoing beaching https://phys.org/news/2026-02-3d-synthetic-sea-lion-pelvis.html 🦭 #Pinnipeds #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #SeaLion #Science

First cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in northern elephant seals confirmed in California https://phys.org/news/2026-02-cases-highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza.html 🦭 #Pinnipeds #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #Seals #Science #H5N1 #BirdFlu

Me IRL.

#Pinnipeds

H5 Bird Flu On Sub-Antarctic Heard Island Update https://www.miragenews.com/h5-bird-flu-on-sub-antarctic-heard-island-update-1620690/ 🦭 #Pinnipeds #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #Seals #Science #H5 #BirdFlu #Antarctic

Sea lion camera reveals mother taking pup on educational foraging expedition in the wild https://phys.org/news/2026-02-sea-lion-camera-reveals-mother.html 🦭 #Pinnipeds #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #SeaLion #Science

Harbour #seals fishing & eating #salmon in #SookeRiver. Lots of #seagulls trying to steal fish from seals' mouths.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?si=RUSfTocirOpcTQjJ&v=ySZEKiPpYJA&feature=youtu.be

#Tsouke #Sooke #wildlife #PredatorPrey #ecosystem #Nature #birds #MarineMammals #Pinnipeds #VancouverIsland #Autumn #PacificNorthwest #YYJ #VanIsle #PNW #river #fish #CycleOfLife #NatureVideo #WildlifeVideo

Clip from a longer vid. I'm putting 2 past vids together, right now. Enjoy this short, for now 👌

Harbour #seals hunting & eating #salmon in #SookeRiver. Lots of #seagulls trying to steal fish from seals' mouths.

#Tsouke #Sooke #wildlife #PredatorPrey #ecosystem #Nature #birds #MarineMammals #Pinnipeds #VancouverIsland #Autumn #PacificNorthwest #YYJ #VanIsle #PNW #river #fish #CycleOfLife #NatureVideo #WildlifeVideo

Rathlin seal with tube around its neck is 'healthy and alert' https://www.colerainechronicle.co.uk/news/2025/09/12/news/rathlin-seal-with-tube-around-its-neck-is-healthy-and-alert-59532/ 🦭 #Pinnipeds #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #Seals #Science #OceanPollution

Algae bloom ends along Southern California coast, but marine mammals remain at risk https://phys.org/news/2025-06-lethal-algae-bloom-sickened-marine.html 🐬 #Cetaceans #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #Dolphins #Science #Pinnipeds #SeaLions #OceanPollution

Bought a bag of random Lego parts from a charity shop the other day.

After some digging, I found I had 3 incomplete sets: Iron-man mech, Mclaren car, and the Deep Sea animals set.

Thanks to Rebrickable and a couple of tweeks, I managed to create these 2 marine animals to add to my ocean menagerie.

🦭🐙 #Lego #AFoL #MarineAnimals #MarineLife #MarineMammals #Seal #Pinnipeds #Cephalopod #Octopus

Earlier this year I participated in a collaboration with a bunch of fantastic artists. We worked on an #ExquisiteCorpse. Here is my contribution, inspired by an #Inuit #CreationStory. https://www.thebeasting.ca/pages/shantell-powell #Nuliajuk #Sedna #InuitArt #StoryTelling #Mythology #Mother #Whales #Seals #Walruses #Orcas #Pinnipeds

Another beluga and a seal die at Marineland. Doug Ford is paying attention https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/niagara-falls-seal-beluga-death-1.7624837 🐋 #Cetaceans #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #Whales #Science #Seals #Pinnipeds #AnimalCruelty #AnimalWelfare #EmptyTheTanks #CaptivityKills

[Connor, Ardoin & Leo] Effects of anthropogenic noise on marine mammal abundances informed by mixed methods https://www.nature.com/articles/s44183-025-00113-w 🦭 #Seals #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #Pinnipeds #OceanNoise

Surge in poisoned sea lions threatens beachgoers, burdens rescuers in Southern California https://phys.org/news/2025-03-surge-poisoned-sea-lions-threatens.html 🦭 #SeaLions #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #Pinnipeds #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #ClimateAction #ClimateEmergency #OceanPollution #MarinePollution

Death of monk seal underscores importance of responsible fishing practices | Maui Now https://mauinow.com/2025/09/19/death-of-monk-seal-underscores-importance-of-responsible-fishing-practices/ 🦭 #Pinnipeds #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #Seals #Science #Bycatch

#Pathobiology of Highly Pathogenic Avian #Influenza A #H5N1 Clade 2.3.4.4b Virus from #Pinnipeds on Tyuleniy Island in the Sea of #Okhotsk, #Russia, https://etidiohnew.blogspot.com/2025/12/pathobiology-of-highly-pathogenic-avian.html

Ahh welp post number 250. I suppose I ought to actually sit down and do an #Introduction post.

#Neurodivergent #Autistic #AsianAmerican. #Pinnipeds are one of my special interests. #Atheopagan (mostly in name), #SASSWitch. Other stuff I like includes: #Pokémon #AnimalCrossing #Plants #Crochet #Embroidery #Drawing #Art

Definitely ask if you want to know more. 🥰

#SilentSunday

Bunch of adult harbour #seals & pups, enjoying some #pinnipeds pals & family time in #SookeBasin ❤

Pinnipeds. OG sea plankers.

#wildlife #HarborSeals #MarineMammals #SeaMammals #Westcoast #VanIsle #VancouverIsland #Sooke #ChillingOut #PNW #PacificNorthwest #SalishSea #Cascadia #BritishColumbia #Canada #MarineLife #OceanAnimals #SeaAnimals #Planking #ProtectTheWild #WildFirst #RespectWildlife #GiveWildlifeSafeDistance #DontScareWildlife

#SilentSunday

Bunch of adult harbour #seals & pups, enjoying some #pinnipeds pals & family time in #SookeBasin ❤

Pinnipeds. OG sea plankers.

#wildlife #HarborSeals #MarineMammals #SeaMammals #Westcoast #VanIsle #VancouverIsland #Sooke #ChillingOut #PNW #PacificNorthwest #SalishSea #Cascadia #BritishColumbia #Canada #MarineLife #OceanAnimals #SeaAnimals #Planking #ProtectTheWild #WildFirst #RespectWildlife #GiveWildlifeSafeDistance #DontScareWildlife

#SilentSunday

Bunch of adult harbour #seals & pups, enjoying some #pinnipeds pals & family time in #SookeBasin ❤

Pinnipeds. OG sea plankers.

#wildlife #HarborSeals #MarineMammals #SeaMammals #Westcoast #VanIsle #VancouverIsland #Sooke #ChillingOut #PNW #PacificNorthwest #SalishSea #Cascadia #BritishColumbia #Canada #MarineLife #OceanAnimals #SeaAnimals #Planking #ProtectTheWild #WildFirst #RespectWildlife #GiveWildlifeSafeDistance #DontScareWildlife

#SilentSunday

Bunch of adult harbour #seals & pups, enjoying some #pinnipeds pals & family time in #SookeBasin ❤

Pinnipeds. OG sea plankers.

#wildlife #HarborSeals #MarineMammals #SeaMammals #Westcoast #VanIsle #VancouverIsland #Sooke #ChillingOut #PNW #PacificNorthwest #SalishSea #Cascadia #BritishColumbia #Canada #MarineLife #OceanAnimals #SeaAnimals #Planking #ProtectTheWild #WildFirst #RespectWildlife #GiveWildlifeSafeDistance #DontScareWildlife

Why Did #Seals and #SeaLions Never Commit to a Life Fully at Sea? https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/why-did-seals-and-sea-lions-never-commit-to-a-life-fully-at-sea-180983926/ by Riley Black

"#Paleontologists are still piecing together how otter-like creatures related to bears evolved into these amphibious marine #mammals... The #fossil tale of #pinnipeds is not nearly as old as that of whales. The oldest seal relative paleontologists have uncovered dates to about 24 million years ago. Throughout their entire history, pinnipeds have been tied to the land, at least in some way"

⟦Langley et al.⟧ Gray Seal Cannibalism at the Largest Colony in the World, Sable Island https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/mms.70138?af=R 🦭 #Pinnipeds #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #Seals #Porpoises #Science

Concerns seal and porpoise deaths could be result of fallen shipping containers https://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2026-01-27/concerns-seal-and-porpoise-deaths-could-be-result-of-fallen-shipping-containers 🦭 #Pinnipeds #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #Seals #Porpoises #Science

⟦Rojas-Castellanos, Pelayo-González, & Hernández-Camacho⟧ A systematic review of the agents and factors influencing California sea lion health https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/marine-science/articles/10.3389/fmars.2025.1694768/full 🦭 #Pinnipeds #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #SeaLions #Science

Critics Feared Tidal Turbines Are "Underwater Blenders" But New Footage Proves Marine Life Knows How to Dodge Them https://www.zmescience.com/ecology/marine-life-dodges-tidal-turbines/ 🦭 #Pinnipeds #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #Seals #Science #Renewables #RenewableEnergy

Seal found trapped between two boulders rescued with JCB https://news.stv.tv/highlands-islands/seal-found-trapped-between-two-boulders-rescued-with-jcb 🦭 #Pinnipeds #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #Seals #Science

Are “Seal Experiences” Driving the Mediterranean Monk Seal to Extinction? https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/greek-tragedy-are-seal-experiences-driving-the-mediterranean-monk-seal-to-extinction/ 🦭 #Pinnipeds #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #Seals #Science

⟦Brochut et al.⟧ Human dimension of small-scale fisheries and Steller sea lion conflict in Hokkaido coastal water, Japan: exploring perceptions and attitudes between fishermen groups https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/marine-science/articles/10.3389/fmars.2025.1716630/full 🦭 #Pinnipeds #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #SeaLions #Science

⟦ Lehnert et al.⟧ Intra-specific foraging dynamics reveal anthropogenic impact on harbour seals (Phoca vitulina) in the Danish Kattegat and the German Wadden Sea https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/marine-science/articles/10.3389/fmars.2025.1589549/full 🦭 #Pinnipeds #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #Seals #Science

Safeguarding New Zealand fur seal/kekeno through assessing population trends and threat factors https://www.massey.ac.nz/about/news/safeguarding-new-zealand-fur-sealkekeno-through-assessing-population-trends-and-threat-factors/ 🦭 #Pinnipeds #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #Seals #Science

#Pathology of #Influenza A (#H5N1) #infection in #pinnipeds reveals novel tissue #tropism and vertical #transmission., https://etidiohnew.blogspot.com/2025/02/pathology-of-influenza-h5n1-infection.html

#FossilAdventCalendar Day 23
#FossilFriday

The #Canadian 🇨🇦 #Arctic has yielded some especially important #fossils documenting major #evolutionary changes. This 3D-printed replica of a #fossil from #Nunavut and displayed in the #CanadianMuseumOfNature is one of these. It's Puijila darwini, whose name means "young sea #mammal" in #Inuktitut. It looks like an otter, but it's one of the earliest relatives of #seals and #sealions - with still-functional hands and feet, unlike modern #pinnipeds.