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Wild Hearts of the Ocean
Wild Hearts of the Forest
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Wild Hearts of the Ocean
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"Look Into My Eyes"
This Gray seal  lives in a Marine Heatwave. The Gulf of Maine, is warming faster than 99% of the global oceans. Seals are resilient, but they must search further for food, face stronger storms, raise pups amid growing risks from s

"Look Into My Eyes" This Gray seal lives in a Marine Heatwave. The Gulf of Maine, is warming faster than 99% of the global oceans. Seals are resilient, but they must search further for food, face stronger storms, raise pups amid growing risks from shifting prey and rising shark populations. These changes are not just numbers; they're the daily reality of survival. Casco Bay, Portland Maine

"Surface Curiosity"
A harbor seal rises quietly to meet the morning light, its whiskers catching the surface, and its gaze full of calm intentions - a gentle reminder that the ocean is watching us too.

"Surface Curiosity" A harbor seal rises quietly to meet the morning light, its whiskers catching the surface, and its gaze full of calm intentions - a gentle reminder that the ocean is watching us too.

"Safe Harbor"

A harbor seal pup nursing beside its mother, protected by her love and rhythm of the tide. In this fleeting moment of stillness, the wild reveals its gentlest truth - that nurture is as vital as strength. 
Casco Bay, Portland Maine

"Safe Harbor" A harbor seal pup nursing beside its mother, protected by her love and rhythm of the tide. In this fleeting moment of stillness, the wild reveals its gentlest truth - that nurture is as vital as strength. Casco Bay, Portland Maine

"Light Beneath the Waves"
A humpback whales glides just above the surface curious and humble.

"Light Beneath the Waves" A humpback whales glides just above the surface curious and humble.

"Saltwater Drifter" 
A moon jelly drifts through the shifting green tide. A reminder of how delicate and ancient the ocean life can be.

"Saltwater Drifter" A moon jelly drifts through the shifting green tide. A reminder of how delicate and ancient the ocean life can be.

"Halfway Rock" 
Standing alone at the edge of the sea and sky, Halfway Rock watches over the times and a silent witness to weather, whales, seals, and the passing of time in the Gulf of Maine.

"Halfway Rock" Standing alone at the edge of the sea and sky, Halfway Rock watches over the times and a silent witness to weather, whales, seals, and the passing of time in the Gulf of Maine.

Guided by patience, presence, and purpose.