Overwintering California Sea Lions (Zalophus californus) relaxing on floating pontoons. Fanny Bay Wharf, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.

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California Sea Lions overwinter here in Baynes Sound waiting for the annual February Herring spawn. They can be seen for the Govenment Wharf at Fanny Bay, BC. The MV Rhododendron (operated by Island Scallops) can be seen in the background.

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Size: 5932px × 3958px
Location: Fanny Bay, BC, Canada
Photo credit: © Suzanne Goodwin / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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