sea lion
noun
: any of several Pacific eared seals (such as genera Eumetopias and Zalophus) that are usually larger than the related fur seals and lack a thick underfur
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From there, beach goers can go swimming, biking, and even spot seals and sea lions from its shores.
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
The team plans to return the sea lion to La Jolla Cove once more.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2026
Cook studies animal cognition at UC Santa Cruz and New College of Florida and over a decade ago, helped train Ronan the sea lion to bob to the rhythm of a metronome.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
According to Animal Justice, at least 19 beluga whales, three sea lions, one dolphin and multiple penguins and sea lions have died at Marineland since 2019.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
The team plans to return the sea lion to La Jolla Cove once more.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2026
Cook studies animal cognition at UC Santa Cruz and New College of Florida and over a decade ago, helped train Ronan the sea lion to bob to the rhythm of a metronome.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
According to Animal Justice, at least 19 beluga whales, three sea lions, one dolphin and multiple penguins and sea lions have died at Marineland since 2019.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Sea lion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sea%20lion. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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