California sea lion on drift kelp paddy, underwater, Mola mola

California sea lion watches an ocean sunfish, Mola mola, on drift kelp paddy, underwater. This adult female California sea lion was hanging out underneath a paddy of drift kelp, well offshore the coastline of San Diego. USA, Mola mola, Zalophus californianus, natural history stock photograph, photo id 38536
California sea lion watches an ocean sunfish, Mola mola, on drift kelp paddy, underwater. This adult female California sea lion was hanging out underneath a paddy of drift kelp, well offshore the coastline of San Diego. USA

Species: Ocean sunfish, California sea lion, Mola mola, Zalophus californianus
Location: San Diego, California
Image ID: 38536
Format: Digital 1.6:1
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