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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Other incredible moments include potential wildlife sightings like whales, sea lions, and gulls.
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Tomeka Jones, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2024
Look out for hammerhead sharks, bottlenose dolphins, and playful sea lions in the sapphire waters.
—Kerry Spencer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024
Start your day with breakfast by the water with sea lions as your morning companions, and then dive into hyper-local gems straight from Salinas Valley.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Anyone with information on the sea lion shooting can contact NOAA’s 24/7 enforcement hotline at (800) 853-1964.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2024
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Tomeka Jones, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2024
Look out for hammerhead sharks, bottlenose dolphins, and playful sea lions in the sapphire waters.
—Kerry Spencer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024
Start your day with breakfast by the water with sea lions as your morning companions, and then dive into hyper-local gems straight from Salinas Valley.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Anyone with information on the sea lion shooting can contact NOAA’s 24/7 enforcement hotline at (800) 853-1964.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Sea lion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sea%20lion. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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