Ribbon Seal #1
by Carleton Ray
Title
Ribbon Seal #1
Artist
Carleton Ray
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
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Ribbon seal, Histriophoca fasciata, on sea ice of the Bering Sea, April. This is the least known seal of the arctic-subarctic, which breeds on sea ice and is subject to diminishing sea ice due to global climate change. Photo shows distinctive method of locomotion on sea ice; forefeet are used alternately, rear of body uses "swimming" motion.
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November 19th, 2018
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