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Northern Elephant Seal
Northern Elephant Seal
Facts on Elephant Seals
- The Northern Elephant Seal, somewhat smaller than its southern relative,
ranges over the Pacific coast of the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Elephant seals take their name from the great size of their bodies and the
large proboscis of the adult males which resembles an elephant's trunk.
- The bull's proboscis is used in producing extraordinarily loud roaring
noises, especially during the mating season.
- More importantly, however, the nose acts as a sort of re-breather,
filled with cavities designed to reabsorb moisture from the animals'
exhalations.
- This is important during the mating season when the male seals rarely
leave the beach to feed, and therefore must conserve body moisture, as they
have no incoming source of water.
Click the link for a video of a male
Northern Elephant seal at Race Rocks
Bulls of both the northern elephant seal and the southern elephant seal
reach a length of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a weight of 5,000 lb (2,270 kg), and are
much larger than the cows, which typically measure about 10 ft (3 m) and 1,430
lb (650 kg).
The largest known bull elephant seal weighed 5000 kg (11,000 lb) and
measured 6.9 m (22.5 ft) in length.
This makes the elephant seal the largest member of the order Carnivora.
Click here to book your tour for northern
elephant seals
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The Skipper's Corner
"The Legendary Captain" Ron King, Owner Operator of Sea
King Adventures, has over 35 years of experience in the beautiful waters
around Victoria and Vancouver Island. He is a certified Master Skipper
with The distinction of being Victoria's most knowledgeable marine naturalist
and conservationist .
Since starting SeaKing Adventures in 1995 Ron boasts a
perfect safety record.
Born and raised in Victoria, Captain Ron has over 30 years
of professional marine experience - including 25 years of commercial fishing and
11 years whale watching.
Like his father before him, going to sea is the only life he’s known. He began
his career as a deckhand on board his father’s fishing boat "Five Kings II" at
the tender age of 11. By the time he was 20, he owned and operated his first
fishing vessel, "Aquarius".
In 1995, with the commercial fishery in decline, he
discovered his passion and purpose in whale watching and founded SeaKing
Adventures Inc.
Because SeaKing Adventures is Victoria’s only 100% family owned and
operated marine tour company, Ron’s commitment to quality, safety and
satisfaction is guaranteed! His central location on board the vessel allows him
to provide Victoria’s most comprehensive fully narrated, totally interactive and
personalized tours. Boasting a spotless safety record and sightings guarantee,
Ron’s qualifications and experience combine to make him the city’s premier
guide.
Our vessel can accommodate groups of 12 comfortably and is
Canadian Coast Guard inspected annually. The soft riding boat has comfy leather
seats, an onboard toilet and is equipped with all the latest in GPS, radar and
communications apparatus. Safety survival suits are supplied for each
passenger.
Passengers can all expect a exciting, educational, safe and
comfortable tour of the area whales and wildlife.
Reservations Recommended
Book early!
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