© 2012 Jackie Hildering-7243
© 2010 Bruce Paterson-0754
HW_2011-09-28_JH_Weynton-0774 - - "Argonaut" (BCY0729) lunge feeds.
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Nanoose entangled in fishing gear - Nanoose, a humpback whale seen in our area in 1994, was the victim of a serious and long-lasting entanglement. The whale is very thin and is covered in cyamids or whale lice; indications of poor health in humpback whales. Photo credit: Jim Borrowman
Entangled humpback whale - This humpback whale, nicknamed Nanoose, was seen off northern Vancouver Island entangled in fishing gear in 1994. The serious and extensive injuries caused by this entanglement are evident along the whale's back. Photo credit: Jim Borrowman
DSC_8185 - Image Jackie Hildering. October sky Johnstone Strait - Alert Bay in the background.
DSC_8126 - Image: Jackie Hildering - juvenile male Steller sea lions. Population of "Special Concern"
© 2012 Jackie Hildering-7243
© 2012 Jackie Hildering-7243
© 2012 Jackie Hildering-7243
See photo in original gallery.