sea lion
noun
: any of several Pacific eared seals (such as genera Eumetopias and Zalophus) that are usually larger than the related fur seals and lack a thick underfur
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Day boat tours may also stop at nearby Isla Marta to visit the rowdy colony of 1,500 South American sea lions.
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AFAR Media, 23 Dec. 2024
In comparison to sea lions dying, the temporary stench is a small price to pay for the latest bloom, which dazzled beachgoers and nighttime surfers with its electric glow.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
About 40 minutes from the park, along the southern coast, endangered sea lions lounge in Seal Bay.
—Robin Catalano, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2024
The footage documents sea lions swimming about 348 miles, as well as hunting and interacting with their habitat.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Aug. 2024
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AFAR Media, 23 Dec. 2024
In comparison to sea lions dying, the temporary stench is a small price to pay for the latest bloom, which dazzled beachgoers and nighttime surfers with its electric glow.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
About 40 minutes from the park, along the southern coast, endangered sea lions lounge in Seal Bay.
—Robin Catalano, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2024
The footage documents sea lions swimming about 348 miles, as well as hunting and interacting with their habitat.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Aug. 2024
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“Sea lion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sea%20lion. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
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