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Whiskers in the Wild: Surfing Sea Lions, Human Disturbance, and Harbor Dredging
Whiskers in the Wild: Surfing Sea Lions, Human Disturbance, and Harbor Dredging

Sea lions, dredging and human behavior all collide at Channel Islands Harbor. In this Whiskers in the Wild update, I share 4K surfing sea lion footage from Silver Strand, a new photo gallery, two entanglement reports and field notes on how wildlife is adapting to a noisy, working harbor.

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A Windy Day in Morro Bay: Sea Otters, Storms & Local Life
A Windy Day in Morro Bay: Sea Otters, Storms & Local Life

Join me on an unforgettable day in Morro Bay, where calm mornings watching sea otters gave way to fierce winds and crashing waves. Explore the local flavors, shops, and wild coastal moments that make this Central Coast town so special.

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Whiskers in the Wild: Post-Storm Visitors & Harbor Life
Whiskers in the Wild: Post-Storm Visitors & Harbor Life

After the first big rain in months, Channel Islands Harbor completely transformed. The storm drew sea lions, a harbor seal, shorebirds, and more - right to my doorstep.

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Whiskers in the Wild: From Surf to Siesta - A Day in the Life of Silver Strand’s Sea Lions
Whiskers in the Wild: From Surf to Siesta - A Day in the Life of Silver Strand’s Sea Lions

This Whiskers in the Wild update features a CIMWI rescue at Silver Strand, sea lion portraits, and the debut of our “Admire from Afar” ethical photography philosophy.

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Collage of Salt + Noelle's founder, Alexis Noelle, at various stages in life.

Deferred Dreams to Wild Encounters

From a Pennsylvania steel town to dockside at Channel Islands Harbor, my journey has always followed a longing for the ocean. I’m Alexis Noelle, a photographer inspired by the water and the moments where people and wildlife meet.

I hope these stories and images bring the Pacific a little closer to you. ♥

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