California's Central Coast

Monterey, Big Sur, San Simeon

Images taken during September, 2006




© 2006 Craig M. Durling

Monterey Bay


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Elephant Seals resting on a beach near San Simeon


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A Pacific Sea Otter carrying a cub in Monterey Bay


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Seals rest on a buoy near the entrance to Monterey Bay
(Check out the one on the right!)


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Humpback Whales vent as they surface to feed near Monterey Bay


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Humpback Whales "lunge feeding" outside Monterey Bay


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Seals hang around for a free meal


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Hundreds of seals get in on the action alongside the giant Humpbacks



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A Harbor Seal rests on a submerged rock in Monterey Bay


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A Hummingbird feeds at the waters edge in Monterey Bay


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This Pacific Sea Otter appears to be praying before feeding in Monterey Bay


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Most of the day is spent diving to the bottom for clams and crabs in Monterey Bay


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Otters often carry a favorite rock which they rest on their chest to crack open stubborn clams and crabs


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