Zalophus Californianus Collection

US, WA. California Sea Lions (Zalophus californianus) on channel marker buoy, Bainbridge / Seattle
US, WA. California Sea Lions (Zalophus californianus) on channel marker buoy, Bainbridge/Seattle ferry departs Eagle Harbor

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

A silhouette of a California sealion pup (Zalophus californianus) next to cliffs. Los Isotes, La Paz, Mexico. Sea of Cortez, East Pacific Ocean

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

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

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

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

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

Picture No. 12020746
California sea lion, Zalophus californianus, with nylon strings wrapped around his neck that caused him a deep wound. Hundreds of thousands of marine animals (fish, reptiles)

Free diver swimming amongst Californian sealions (Zalophus californianus) Anacapa Island, California, Pacific Ocean Model released

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

High angle view of California sea lions relaxing at Pier 39 on sunny day, San Francisco, San Francisco Peninsula, Northern California, California, USA

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

California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) feeding on Sardine bait ball (Sardinops sagax). West Coast of Baja California Peninsula, Mexico. Pacific Ocean

Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus californianus) resting on the beach, Mosquera Islet, Galapagos Islands

Sea lions on the beach, swimming, sleeping and moving about at sunset

Sea lion stretches on a rock, with a juvenile watching in the sunset

Seal lions interacting on the rocks at the Pacific Ocean side with the setting sun

A California Sea Lion at London Zoo, October 1924 (b / w photo)
2962619 A California Sea Lion at London Zoo, October 1924 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British, out of copyright

Californian sea lion (Zalophus californianus), Los Islotes, Espiritu Santo Archipelago National Park, Sea of Cortez (Gulf of California), Mexico, September

A young Californian Sea Lion sitting on a rock in its pool at London Zoo
2662476 A young Californian Sea Lion sitting on a rock in its pool at London Zoo, October 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

A Californian Sealion performs for its keeper at London Zoo, July 1921 (b / w photo)
1262613 A Californian Sealion performs for its keeper at London Zoo, July 1921 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) playing in a kelp forest off Santa Barbara Island, California, USA

Californian sea lion (Zalophus californianus) swimming in Southern sea palm (Eisenia arborea) and Giant Kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) forest, San Benitos Islands

Galapagos sea lions (Zalophus californianus) two interacting on sand, Mosquera Islet, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. May

California sealion, (Zalophus californianus), playing with seastar, Los Islotes, Sea of Cortez, Baja California, Mexico, East Pacific Ocean

Young California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) play in the canopy of a forest of Giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera). Santa Barbara Island, Channel Islands. California, USA. North East Pacific Ocean

California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) playing in a kelp forest off Santa Barbara Island, California, USA

California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) bursts through a school of Pacific chub mackerel (Scomber japonicus) while hunting beneath Eureka oil rig, Los Angeles, California, USA, Pacific Ocean

A bull California sealion (Zalophus californianus) bursting through a school of baitfish in the shallows. Los Isotes, La Paz, Mexico. Sea of Cortez, East Pacific Ocean

A group of adult female California sealions (Zalophus californianus) bask in the sun at the surface. Los Isotes, La Paz, Mexico. Sea of Cortez, East Pacific Ocean

Group of young California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) playing in the sun in the early morning. Santa Barbara Island, Channel Islands. Los Angeles, California, USA. North East Pacific Ocean

A young California sealion (Zalophus californianus) playing with a starfish, inside an underwater cave. The pups will pick up a variety of objects (such as starfish, lumps of coral)

An adult female California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) head portrait, in a rocky underwater cave. La Paz, Baja California Mexico. Sea of Cortez, East Pacific Ocean. October

California sea lion pup (Zalophus californianus) portrait in a rocky underwater cave. La Paz, Baja California Mexico. Sea of Cortez, East Pacific Ocean. October

Large group of Californian sealions (Zalophus californianus) swimming underwater, Anacapa Island, California, Pacific Ocean

Mexico, Baja California Sur. Isla Coronado California Sea Lion colony haul out called La Lobera. vocalization, confrontation

Adult California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) underwater at Los Islotes, Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America

California sea lion, Zalophus californianus, blowing bubbles

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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.