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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One of the most popular activities is snorkeling with sea lions at Los Islotes, where the playful creatures twirl through the water, curiously interacting with visitors.
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Uncruise Adventures, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
About eight miles away in San Pedro, the Marine Mammal Care Center cares for seals and sea lions and offers information and exhibits.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
Or visit the Central Park Zoo (East 64th St), a short walk from Sheep Meadow, to see penguins and sea lions.
—Emma Caldwell, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
After months of work and looking for direction to move forward, the La Jolla Cove Access Working Group met with San Diego City Council President Joe LaCava to discuss its five-point plan for handling interactions between humans and sea lions at The Cove.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
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Uncruise Adventures, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
About eight miles away in San Pedro, the Marine Mammal Care Center cares for seals and sea lions and offers information and exhibits.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
Or visit the Central Park Zoo (East 64th St), a short walk from Sheep Meadow, to see penguins and sea lions.
—Emma Caldwell, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
After months of work and looking for direction to move forward, the La Jolla Cove Access Working Group met with San Diego City Council President Joe LaCava to discuss its five-point plan for handling interactions between humans and sea lions at The Cove.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
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“Sea lion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sea%20lion. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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