Otarid Collection

Killer whale (Orcinus orca) male named Mel attacking young South American sea lion (Otaria flavescens) on beach, Punta Norte, Peninsula Valdes, Argentina

Australian sea (Neophoca cinerea) juvenile playing in the sand, Carnac Island, Western Australia

Australian sea lion (Neophoca cinerea) playful juvenile swimming upside-down, Carnac Island, Western Australia

Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) juvenile on beach, Galapagos

Australian sea lion (Neophoca cinerea), two females greeting each other on beach. Seal Bay Conservation Park, Kangaroo Island, South Australia

Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) pup on shore, Galapagos

Group of California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) in a kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera), California, USA. Pacific ocean

Group of California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) swimming in kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera), California, USA. Pacific ocean

RF - California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) with mouth open close to the camera. The milk teeth of this pup show decay, which is quite usual. Los Islotes, La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico

California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) uses a Panamic cushion star (Pentaceraster cumingi) as a toy. The sealions pick up the starfish and then drop them and chase after them as they sink

California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) two resting with flippers round each other, Monterey Bay, California, USA, September

Black and white photo of a silhouette of a California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) pup in an underwater cavern with sun beams. Los Islotes, La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Killer whale / Orca (Orcinus orca) beached whilst hunting Sea lion (Otaria flavescens) close to the shore, Punta Norte Nature Reserve, Peninsula Valdes, Patagonia, Argentina, Atlantic Ocean

Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) yearling pup blowing bubbles. Champion Islet, Floreana Island, Galapagos, Ecuador

Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) inquisitive pup playing with Sally Lightfoot Crab (Grapsus grapsus). Plazas Island, Galapagos, Ecuador

Brown fur seal / Cape fur seal (Arctocephalus pusillus), Western Cape, South Africa. Atlantic Ocean

Galapagos fur seal (Arctocephalus galapagoensis) pups watching Marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) Cape Douglas, Fernandina Island, Galapagos

Feral kitten with sleeping Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) Puerto Fragata, Isabela Island, Galapagos

Playful juvenile Australian sea lion (Neophoca cinerea) greeting me in shallow water at Carnac Island in Western Australia

Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) jumping out of Pacific ocean. Sombrero Chino, Santiago Island, Galapagos

Orca (Orcinus orca) hunting South American sealion (Otaria flavescens) close to shore. Punta Norte, Valdez Peninsula, Argentina. April

RF - Silhouette of a California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) swimming through an underwater cave. Los Islotes, La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico

California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) pups in an underwater cave. Los Islotes, La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico. Sea of Cortez, Gulf of California, East Pacific Ocean

Galapagos sea lions (Zalophus wollebaeki) fighting, Galapagos

California sealion (Zalophus californianus) swimming. Magdalena Bay, Baja California Sur, Pacific Ocean, Mexico

Antarctic fur seal (Arctocephalus gazella), mother warning off curious juvenile. Southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina) in background. Gold Harbour, South Georgia. October

Californian Sealion (Zalophus californianus) in kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) forest, San Benito del Este Island, Baja California Peninsula Pacific Islands Biosphere Reserve, Baja California, Mexico

Brown fur seal (Arctocephalus pusillus) hauled out on board walk in Cape Cross seal colony, Namibia

Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) hunting tuna. A group of the sea lion bulls have learnt to herd Pelagic yellowfin tuna into a small cove, trapping them

Galapagos sea lions (Zalophus wollebaeki) hunting tuna. A group of the sea lion bulls have learnt to herd Pelagic yellowfin tuna into a small cove, trapping them

Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) emerging from water, Galapagos

Female Sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) with pup suckling in shallow water, Floreana Island, Galapagos

Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) pup on beach, Floreana Island, Galapagos, Endangered species

Steller sealion (Eumetopias jubatus) male charging past the camera. Race Rocks, Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Canada. North East Pacific Ocean

California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) group playing in the sun in the early morning. Santa Barbara Island, Channel Islands. Los Angeles, California, United States of America

California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) looking down from the surface. Los Islotes, La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico. Sea of Cortez, Gulf of California, East Pacific Ocean

Californian sea lion (Zalophus californianus) in Giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) forest, San Benitos Islands, Baja California Pacific Islands Biosphere Reserve, Baja California, Mexico, May

Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) newborn pup resting head on mothers flipper on beach, Lobos Island, Galapagos. Endangered

Snares crested penguin (Eudyptes robustus) colony standing on rocky shoreline behind band of washed up kelp, with a New Zealand fur seal (Arctocephalus forsteri) resting on rock beside them

Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) portrait. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Group of California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) playing near the sea surface, Espiritu Santo Island, Baja California, Mexico, Sea of Cortez

Two California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) playing, Espiritu Santo Island, Baja California, Mexico, Sea of Cortez

Brandt's cormorant (Phalacrocorax penicillatus) feeding on a bait ball of Sardines (Sardina sp)
Brandt's cormorant (Phalacrocorax penicillatus) feeding on a bait ball of Sardines (Sardina sp.) being followed by a California sea lion (Zalophus californianus), Espiritu Santo Island

California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) close up with group playing in shallow water behind, Espiritu Santo Island, Baja California, Mexico, Sea of Cortez

Cape fur seal (Arctocephalus pusillus) juvenile resting on rock, Cape Cross Seal Reserve, Namibia

Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) juvenile, jumping and playing in ocean, San Cristobal Island, Galapagos National Park, Pacific Ocean. Endangered

Galapagos fur seal (Arctocephalus galapagoensis) with mouth open, head portrait, Santiago Island, Galapagos National Park, Galapagos Islands. Endangered

Australian fur seal (Arctocephalus pusillus) juvenile, head portrait, Victoria, Australia. August

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From the fierce battles of a killer whale attacking a young South American sea lion to the playful antics of California sea lions in a kelp forest, the otarid family never fails to captivate us. In the lush waters off Santa Barbara Island, we witness California sea lions gracefully maneuvering through towering giant kelp canopies, finding solace and rest amidst nature's embrace. Meanwhile, on Lobos Island in Galapagos, an endangered Galapagos sea lion pup finds comfort as it rests its head on its mother's flipper. These precious moments remind us of the delicate balance between survival and protection that these incredible creatures face. Venturing further south to Snares Island in New Zealand, we encounter an enchanting scene where Snares crested penguins stand proudly alongside a New Zealand fur seal resting on rocky shores adorned with washed-up kelp, and is here that nature showcases its harmonious coexistence. In Ecuador's Galapagos Islands, we are greeted by the soulful gaze of a majestic Galapagos sea lion. Their captivating portraits serve as reminders of both their beauty and vulnerability within this unique ecosystem. Traveling across borders to Espiritu Santo Island in Baja California, Mexico, we find joy in observing groups of lively California sea lions frolicking near the surface of sparkling turquoise waters. Their playful interactions bring smiles to our faces and warmth to our hearts. As if choreographed by nature itself, Brandt's cormorants feed on bait balls while being followed closely by curious California sea lions off Espiritu Santo Island. This symbiotic relationship reminds us of how different species rely on each other for sustenance and survival. Closer still along Baja California's coastlines lies another breathtaking sight - a close-up view of a charismatic California sea lion group playing together in shallow waters. Their agility and camaraderie leave us awestruck at their aquatic prowess.