California sea lion on drift kelp paddy, underwater, Zalophus californianus

California sea lion 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, Zalophus californianus, natural history stock photograph, photo id 38532
California sea lion 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: California sea lion, Zalophus californianus
Location: San Diego, California
Image ID: 38532
Format: Digital 9:16
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