Sediment left behind by glaciers. Pertaining to or living in the open ocean. Speedy mammals that seem to love playing in the bow waves of a boat. With distinct black and white markings, they are often mistaken for killer whales. Males can be up to seven feet long and weigh 450 pounds.
Porpoises have a short beak and triangular fin.
Dark brown or gray. Very shy, usually found in coastal bays and river mouths. Diving northern seabird with black and white plumage and a large triangular orange and yellow bill. Although awkward on land and in the air, they are expert swimmers. Large and fairly common sea lion in southeast Alaska, favoring remote islands with abundant fish.