California sea lions hunting a sardine bait ball © Henley Spiers/Nature Picture Library

2026-09-12 in offshore Mexico Pacific Ocean
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California sea lions hunting a sardine bait ball, offshore Mexico, Pacific Ocean (© Henley Spiers/Nature Picture Library)

Masters of the surf and shore

A day at the beach is rarely quiet when California sea lions are around. With their booming barks, playful personalities, and a knack for stealing the spotlight, these marine mammals know how to put on a show.