Marine Mammal Commission

Photo Credits

Images on our website which are in the public domain may be used without permission. If you use images from our website, we ask that you credit “Marine Mammal Commission” as the source.

Please note: some images have been obtained from other organizations or individuals and are noted as such within photo captions throughout our website. Credits which could not be provided via captions are provided below. Permission to use images credited to organizations or individuals other than the Marine Mammal Commission should be obtained directly from those organizations or individuals. Learn more about our copyright and website policies.

Homepage Images

Humpback whale

Humpback whale

Credit: NOAA | noaa.gov

Sea lion

Sea lion

Credit: G. Bauch | Guillaume Bauch Photography

Dusky dolphins

Dusky dolphins

Credit: NMFS | fisheries.noaa.gov

Sea lion

Sea lion

Credit: G. Bauch | Guillaume Bauch Photography

Manatee

Manatee

Credit: G. Bauch | Guillaume Bauch Photography

Sea lions

Sea lions

Credit: G. Bauch | Guillaume Bauch Photography

Humpback whale

Humpback whale

Credit: NOAA | noaa.gov

Northern elephant seal

Northern elephant seal

Credit: Dr. Samantha Simmons (taken under NMFS permit #87-1743)

Background Images

Sea otters

Sea otters

Credit: Seattle Aquarium via  Seattle Aquarium Blog