The California seal lion (Zalophus californianus) is found at Guadalupe Island, frequenting the offshore islets, especially Isla Afuera where the above photograph was taken. California sea lions are generally much bolder and more comfortable with divers than are Guadalupe fur seals.
California sea lion and diver consider each other, underwater in the clear ocean water of Guadalupe Island. Guadalupe Island (Isla Guadalupe), Baja California, Mexico
Stock Photo: 02251 -?- Species: California sea lion, Zalophus californianus Location: Guadalupe Island (Isla Guadalupe), Baja California, Mexico Lat/Long: 28° 51' 05.53"N, 118° 17' 04.52"W (Coordinates: 28.85154°, -118.28459°) Format: Film 3:2 Other Names: lobo marino, sea dog, sealion Copyright © Phillip Colla, all rights reserved worldwide. Purchase a print of this image Request a review copy of this image Keywords: animal, animalia, baja california, california, california sea lion, californianus, caniformia, carnivora, carnivore, chordata, creature, eared seal, guadalupe island, international, isla guadalupe, isla guadalupe special biosphere reserve, lobo marino, mammal, mammalia, man and animal, marine, marine mammal, mexico, nature, ocean, oceans, otarid, otariid, otariidae, pacific, pacific ocean, people, pinniped, pinnipedia, scuba diver, sea, sea dog, sea lion, sealion, underwater, vertebrata, vertebrate, wildlife, zalophus, zalophus californianus |