California Sea Lion and Underwater Photographer, Zalophus californianus

California Sea Lion Nibbles the Dive Mask of an Underwater Photographer at the Coronado Islands, Mexico. Sea lions, especially young ones, are very inquisitive and will often test the gear that divers have the only way they can, by nibbling and rubbing it with their foreflippers. Coronado Islands (Islas Coronado), Baja California, Zalophus californianus, natural history stock photograph, photo id 39970
California Sea Lion Nibbles the Dive Mask of an Underwater Photographer at the Coronado Islands, Mexico. Sea lions, especially young ones, are very inquisitive and will often test the gear that divers have the only way they can, by nibbling and rubbing it with their foreflippers. Coronado Islands (Islas Coronado), Baja California

This image is featured in: Young California Sea Lions Underwater in the Coronado Islands, Fall 2023

Species: California sea lion, Zalophus californianus
Location: Coronado Islands (Islas Coronado), Baja California, Mexico
Image ID: 39970
Format: Digital 2:3
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