Phoque!
Tout un changement éditorial!


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Photo by @BrianSkerry. A harp seal pup rests its furry head on a pillow of ice after a swim in the frigid waters of Canada’s Gulf of St. Lawrence. Historically, these animals have thrived in this region, where they come together for a few weeks each year to engage in courtship, mating and pupping. Over the last decade however, declining sea ice due to climate change has caused problems for this species. Without stable sea ice, the pups cannot suckle from their mothers and may fall into the icy sea before they are physically prepared. Survival for this species is uncertain if such destructive trends continue. To see more photos of the fascinating wildlife in and around our oceans, follow me - @BrianSkerry - on Instagram. #climatechange #seals #harpseal #canada #conservation #harp #seal #pup #gulf #stlawrence #canada #arctic #frozen #water #ocean #underwater #photography #wildlife #nature #national #geographic #natgeo #photooftheday #wonderlust #instagood

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