New Zealand Fur Seals were discovered to be breeding again in Tasmania in the 1980s after being wiped out by sealing activities in the 1800s. While they have not returned to pre-harvest levels, their colonies can now be found perched on rock shelves around the dramatic sea cliffs of the Tasman Peninsula coast. These consummate swimmers can dive deeper and longer than any other fur seal, occasionally reaching a depth of 238 m. This artwork depicts a colony of fur seals relaxing in their complex rocky habitat, the varied brown colours of their fur blending in with their surroundings. The hard, rounded forms of the rock shelf formed a stark contrast with the churning waves below.