Sea Mammals

Thank you

Hi Michael, the second photo shows that the dorsal projection has a hump-like base and a stubby fin, which is characteristic of humpbacks. In contrast, I believe that minke and southern right whales (the other local whales) have a steep, curved fin and no fin, respectively.

Hi Ben. How are you sure that it is a Humpback Whale?

Long, narrow pointed face and concave profile suggest Arctocephalus forsteri.

Hi Sandeep, how confident are you of the ID of New Zealand Fur Seal?