California Sea Lions, Baja California

By March 15, 2005January 6th, 2019Islas Coronado, Mexico, Sea Lion

Each winter California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) gather in the hundreds on the rock slopes of North Coronado Island, just south of the US/Mexico border. The bottom diving is unremarkable here the remainder of the year, but when the sea lions are gathered in such numbers it is worth making the short boat trip for a dive with them.

California sea lions, hauled out at rookery/colony, Baja California, Zalophus californianus

California sea lions, hauled out at rookery/colony, Baja California.
Image ID: 05042
Species: California sea lion, Zalophus californianus

Keywords: California sea lion photo, rookery, colony, Zalophus californianus, Coronado Islands, Islas Coronado.

About Phil Colla

I am a natural history photographer. I enjoy making compelling images in the ocean, on land, and in the air. I have maintained the Natural History Photography blog since 2005 and my searchable Natural History Photography Library since 1997. Here are some tear sheets and behind the scenes views. Thanks for looking!