Walrus group on sea ice in the Chukchi Sea
![Pacific walrus group hauled-out on sea ice in the Chukchi Sea. Water surrounding sea ice with walrus.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/full_width/public/media/images/Image_3296_Permit_number.jpg?itok=jTQYGT8_)
Detailed Description
Pacific walrus group hauled-out on sea ice in the Chukchi Sea. The photo was captured during a survey of the age structure of the population to evaluate population status. Observers assign each animal in a group to an age/sex category according to published criteria. USFWS Permit No. 33776D.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.
U.S. Geological Survey