Stellar Sea Lions – The Big Dogs of the Sea

A cruise through the San Juan Islands of Washington state is not all about whale watching. On this summer voyage, briefly after leaving Friday Harbor, I got the opportunity to see up close a large group of Stellar Sea Lions at rest, work and play on and near a rocky outcrop just off San Juan Island. They really are just like big dogs of the sea!

Cormorant’s and Stellar Sea Lions on their rocky outcrop

Not on my rock! Trouble in paradise!

Sleepy and active – Stellar Sea Lions doing what they do!

A bit of play time

Off to find some food