California Sea Lion, Zalophus californianus

Monterey Bay, 4-06. © John C. Avise.	California Sea Lion Zalophus californianus Carnivora: Otariidae Click on image for full screen Back to Mammals of Orange County, California Back to Natural History of Orange County, California
Newport offshore 2 7-09-0. © John C. Avise.	Juvenile, off Newport Harbor,Orange County, 7-09. © John C. Avise.
Newport offshore 7-09-09. © John C. Avise.	Off Newport Harbor,Orange County, 7-09. © John C. Avise.
Off Dana Point, 3-09. © John C. Avise.	(Click for Vide). Release by Pacific Marine Mammal Center, Treasure Island Beach, Laguna Beach, Orange County, CA. 7/12/15. © Peter J. Bryant.