Zalophus Californianus Collection (#4)

Ecuador, Galapagos Islands, Galapagos Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus) swimming underwater just off Isabela Island

Mexico, Baja California, Bahia de las Animas. Sea Lion island - haul out for California Sea Lions (Zalophus californianus) One curious bull swims up powerfully to spy eco adventure group

Mexico, Sea of Cortez, Los Islotes, California Sea Lions, (Zalophus californianus)

South America, Ecuador, Galapagos Is. Galapagos Sea Lion, newly born pup, placenta nearby on North Seymour Island

California sea lions (Zalophus californianus), resting on floating docks. Photographed at Fishermans Wharf, San Francisco, California, USA

Californian sea lions (Zalophus californianus) swimming underwater. This sea lion inhabits coastal regions of the eastern Pacific Ocean. It feeds mainly on fish and cephalopods (squid and octopus)

Californian sea lion with a tourist
Californian sea lion (Zalophus californianus) being photographed as it sleeps on a beach. This is a bull (male) sea lion. Bulls are much larger than females

US Navy California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) with animal trainer (top left). This animal has been trained by the Navy Marine Mammal Program (NMMP), San Diego, USA

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California Sea lion (Zalophus Californianus) large bull and several pups hauled out on a dock, Monterey, California, USA, Pacific ocean, National marine sanctuary

Sub-adult bull California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) mock-fighting on Los Islotes
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California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus) underwater at Los Islotes, the southernmost haul out
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Californian Sealions (Zalophus californianus), four animals in silhouette, La Paz, Mexico, Sea of Cortez
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Adult Bull California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus) with pup on Los Islotes
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California sea lions sitting atop drift net deployed from large ship (Zalophus californianus). USA, Channel Islands
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Lindblad undersea specialist Carlos Navarro with a playful California sea lion (Zalophus californianus)
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Adult female California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) which has become entangled in a gill net on Los Islotes
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California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) net is cutting into the animals neck
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Hungry California harbour seal, Zalophus californianus, with mouth wide open, Sea Life Park, Oahu Hawaii (N. Pacific)
Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect

California Sea Lions - group with a Humpback Whale catch their breath at the surface while feeding on a large school of
FG-EC-580 California Sealions - group with a Humpback Whale catch their breath at the surface while feeding on a large school of herring in Monterey Bay Pacific Ocean - California - USA Zalophus

California Sea Lions - group catching their breath at the surface while feeding on a large school of herring in
FG-EC-579 California Sealions - group catching their breath at the surface while feeding on a large school of herring in Monterey Bay Pacific Ocean - California - USA Zalophus californianus Francois

California Sea Lions - cooling off in the water near the breakwater of Monterey harbor - Monterey Bay - Pacific Ocean
FG-EC-575 California Sealions - cooling off in the water near the breakwater of Monterey harbor Monterey Bay - Pacific Ocean - California - USA Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for

California Sea Lions - Adult and subadult male California sea lion resting on the visitor's dock in the Marina at
FG-EC-551 California Sealions - resting on the visitor's dock in the Marina at Moss Landing (they have effectively taken over the dock)

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"Playful Zalophus Californianus: Exploring the Enchanting Kelp Forests" Dive into the mesmerizing world of California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) as they frolic and play in the vibrant kelp forests off Santa Barbara Island. These intelligent creatures find joy amidst the swaying giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera), with one sea lion even finding solace resting in the canopy above. This captivating scene unfolds off the coast of Los Angeles, California, where these marine mammals thrive in their natural habitat within the North East Pacific Ocean. Venturing further south to Espiritu Santo Island in Baja California, Mexico, we witness a group of energetic California sea lions engaging in playful antics near the glistening sea surface. Two individuals showcase their agility and grace while playing together, creating a heartwarming sight against the backdrop of this picturesque island nestled within the Sea of Cortez. Intriguing interactions between species also unfold before our eyes as a Brandt's cormorant feeds on a bait ball of Sardines accompanied by an attentive California sea lion. Witnessing such symbiotic relationships reminds us of nature's delicate balance and interconnectedness. A closer encounter reveals a breathtaking close-up shot capturing every detail of a charismatic California sea lion surrounded by its playful companions in shallow waters behind Espiritu Santo Island. Their sleek bodies glide effortlessly through crystal-clear waves, showcasing their adaptability to both land and water environments. Back among towering kelp forests that serve as their sanctuary, groups gracefully navigate through Macrocystis pyrifera's underwater maze. These magnificent creatures demonstrate how they have mastered life beneath ocean waves while maintaining harmony within their social structures. One remarkable image captures a curious California sea lion with mouth wide open near our camera lens – an intimate moment frozen forever.