Harbor Seals Basking on Rocks - Natural Coastal Behavior #1878880 (License: Personal Use)

Three harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) bask on a low, algae-speckled rock surrounded by tranquil turquoise water. The seal on the left gazes alertly toward the viewer, the central seal lies on its back with eyes half-closed, and the rightmost seal stretches upward with both hind flippers raised-a classic “banana pose” indicating comfort and thermoregulation. Sunlight highlights their mottled gray-brown pelage and whiskered faces, emphasizing their adaptability to temperate coastal ecosystems.

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