While kayaking near the pier, we watched a California sea lion lounge on the rocks and bark at passing boats.

The South American sea lion hauled itself onto the rocky shore, its very large head with an upturned snout turning toward the incoming waves.

Japanese sea lions hauled out on the rocky shore as the sun dipped below the horizon.

Tired after the long swim, the Galápagos sea lions sunbathed on the black volcanic rocks.

California sea lions lounged on the sunny rocks while tourists took photos.

Steller sea lions hauled out on the rocky shore as the tide receded.

During low tide, Galapagos sea lions often bask on the sun-warmed rocks while tourists watch from a distance.

During the research trip, the biologists counted more than a hundred South American sea lions lounging on the rocky shore.