Alaska 2007—Steller Sea Lions

Steller sea lions thrive in Southeast Alaska, in contrast to the Aleutian Islands, where their populations are declining. This colony is near The Brothers Islands, in the heart of Frederick Sound. Curious juveniles show a lot of interest in the Delphinus, cavorting around the boat for over an hour.

 

Steller sea lions

Hundreds of sea lions do their best to roar and smell. Bulls jealously guard their harems.

Steller sea lions

Juvenile sea lions cavort near the boat.

  

Steller sea lions

A juvenile sea lions gets a close look at humans.

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This young sea lion grabbed a piece of kelp for a plaything.

 

  

Steller sea lions

Moments later it twined the kelp around its neck.