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“The Sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” 
Jacques Cousteau

Tufted Puffins and Orca Assassins

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We saw some Steller Sea Lions playing in the water, rolling around and spinning on top of each other. 
 
Then came the afternoon tour with the T65B pod of Orca with a couple of seal kills and they really hammered on a Steller Sea Lion drawing blood but then left it alone floundering as if it was just for fun. Maybe it was a training session for the one-year-old calf that was really into the chase enjoying the hunt.

“The Sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.”
Jacques Cousteau

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