Sea lions hauled out on public docks in Astoria's East Mooring Basin. This bachelor colony of adult males takes up residence for several weeks in late summer on public docks in Astoria after having fed upon migrating salmon in the Columbia River. The sea lions can damage or even sink docks and some critics feel that they cost the city money in the form of lost dock fees. Columbia River, Astoria, Oregon, USA
Image: 19422
Species: Zalophus californianus
Common name: California sea lion
Location: Columbia River, Astoria, Oregon, USA
Lat/Long: 46° 11' 45.83"N, 123° 48' 10.67"W (Coordinates: 46.19606°, -123.80296°)
Format: Digital 2:3
Other Names: lobo marino, sea dog, sealion
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