1982: Seals Gathering by the Ocean in Carmel California

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Year1982
Decade1980s
LocationCarmel, California, United States
Duration10s
Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD
Collection1982 Carmel, California

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Seals Gathering by the Ocean in Carmel California — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from 1982 capturing a colony of seals gathering along the rocky shoreline of Carmel, California. The natural scene shows marine mammals resting on sunlit rocks near the ocean, with cliffs and waves in the background. This authentic archival clip offers a nostalgic glimpse into coastal wildlife and the rugged beauty of the California coast during the early 1980s. Ideal for documentaries, nature content, and retro-themed projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details: Exterior
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 10s
Pond5 price: from $199 USD
Clip ID: 70211991

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1183 · Super 8 · 5″ reel
Original reel label: high water,mouldau,smetana,american river,nimbus to discovery park
Reel-level year note: 1982
Reel-level location note: california
Date: 1982 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location: Carmel, California, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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