Galápagos sea lions and fur seals

Seals around the Galápagos.

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  1. Date: 2020
    Reported: Unidentified Russ Battisto, Battisto Family travel diary

    Observation: Russ Battisto reported sea lions resting on Rábida's beach during the morning visit. Source: https://battisto.com/2020/01/ecuador-galapagos-january-2020/