California sea lion plays with kelp, Zalophus californianus, #23427

A California sea lion plays with a piece of kelp, underwater at Santa Barbara Island. Santa Barbara Island, 38 miles off the coast of southern California, is part of the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary and Channel Islands National Park. It is home to a large population of sea lions. USA, Zalophus californianus, natural history stock photograph, photo id 23427
A California sea lion plays with a piece of kelp, underwater at Santa Barbara Island. Santa Barbara Island, 38 miles off the coast of southern California, is part of the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary and Channel Islands National Park. It is home to a large population of sea lions. USA

Species: California sea lion, Zalophus californianus
Location: Santa Barbara Island, California
Image ID: 23427
Format: Digital 3:2
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