The Sea Lions of La Jolla are often seen swimming and playing in the La Jolla Ecological Reserve or on the rocks of La Jolla Caves near the Cove. Sea Lions are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, so do not attempt to approach them but enjoy them from shore or from a Snorkel or Dive Tour of La Jolla Cove.
Sea lions are characterized by the presence of external ear pinnae or flaps, long front flippers, and the ability to walk on four flippers on land. Their range extends from the subarctic to tropical waters of the global ocean in both the northern and southern hemispheres with the notable exception of the Atlantic Ocean. They are generally found in shallow waters of coastal areas of both with abundant food resources.
Together with the fur seal, they comprise the Otariidae family, collectively known as eared seals. All sea lions have certain features in common, in particular the coarse, short fur, greater bulk and larger prey than fur seals.
Sea lions are characterized by the presence of external ear pinnae or flaps, long front flippers, and the ability to walk on four flippers on land. Their range extends from the subarctic to tropical waters of the global ocean in both the northern and southern hemispheres with the notable exception of the Atlantic Ocean. They are generally found in shallow waters of coastal areas of both with abundant food resources.
Together with the fur seal, they comprise the Otariidae family, collectively known as eared seals. All sea lions have certain features in common, in particular the coarse, short fur, greater bulk and larger prey than fur seals.
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