Experts have warned Wally the Walrus is at risk of harm from the public and sea vessels after he made it to the Isles of Scilly in the latest stop of his epic journey.
The sea mammal was snapped by boatman Joe Badock taking a nap on the tail ramp of the Star of Life - a purpose built floating ambulance that serves the archipelago.
He has been spotted on boats and rocks in St Mary's harbour with some people keen to get close.
But the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) felt prompted to remind the public that all walruses are legally protected from disturbance.