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Read recent published observations from the Galápagos. Each entry keeps its original source attribution and a link back to the archive.
Michael Mckay photographed a sea lion resting on the deck at the back of a ship. The source places the encounter in the Santiago vicinity. The source identification is Zalophus wollebaeki. Source: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/398590602
Source: iNaturalist — Michael Mckay (michael_mckay)
8 September 2026 2026 · SantiagoKatherine photographed a small sea lion pup resting among coastal rocks. The observer thought it might be one or two days old and reported finding a placenta nearby; that age remains an estimate. The source identification is Zalophus wollebaeki. Source: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/389350227
Source: iNaturalist — Katherine (dragonprincess)
1 August 2026 2026 · EspañolaDra. Leah photographed a group of four sea lions resting on the beach at Gardner Bay. Other records from the same observer and visit show additional sea lions; these are grouped here without adding the counts. The source identification is Zalophus wollebaeki. Source: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/386422502
Source: iNaturalist — Dra. Leah (draleah)
29 July 2026 2026 · EspañolaRaphaela Herrera reported sea lions sleeping at the island dock. The inspected photograph shows a sea lion resting on the paved surface beside seating. The source identification is Zalophus wollebaeki. Source: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/343053552
Source: iNaturalist — Raphaela Herrera (raphaela73913)
14 March 2026 2026 · San CristóbalPhotograph shows a sea lion sitting on a paved surface. Kathy Daniel labels the encounter Concha de Perla. The source identification is Zalophus wollebaeki. Source: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/333982274
Source: iNaturalist — Kathy Daniel (kdaniel20816)
7 January 2026 2026 · IsabelaPhotograph shows a sea lion sitting upright on a sandy beach beside coastal rocks. The observer labels the encounter Chinese Hat. The source identification is Zalophus wollebaeki. Source: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/337349901
Source: iNaturalist — mlgould
1 January 2026 2026 · Sombrero ChinoRobert Siegel photographed a sea lion resting on pebbly ground at Puerto Ayora. His caption identifies it as Zalophus wollebaeki. Source: https://web.stanford.edu/~siegelr/galapagos/galapagos2025.html#mammals
Source: Robert Siegel, original Galápagos photographs
6 July 2025 2025 · Santa CruzRobert Siegel photographed a sea lion holding its head up on San Cristóbal Island. His caption identifies it as Zalophus wollebaeki. Source: https://web.stanford.edu/~siegelr/galapagos/galapagos2025.html#mammals
Source: Robert Siegel, original Galápagos photographs
27 June 2025 2025 · San CristóbalHein Angermeyer (hein_angermeyer) recorded this encounter on iNaturalist. Photograph shows a fur seal resting among coastal rocks. The source identification is Arctocephalus galapagoensis. Source: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/257190967
Source: iNaturalist — Hein Angermeyer (hein_angermeyer)
2 January 2025 2025 · GalápagosRobert Siegel photographed a sea lion swimming beside Española Island. His caption identifies it as Zalophus wollebaeki. Source: https://web.stanford.edu/~siegelr/galapagos/galapagos2024.html#mammals
Source: Robert Siegel, original Galápagos photographs
30 June 2024 2024 · EspañolaRobert Siegel photographed a resting sea lion on Santa Fe Island. His caption identifies it as Zalophus wollebaeki. Source: https://web.stanford.edu/~siegelr/galapagos/galapagos2024.html#mammals
Source: Robert Siegel, original Galápagos photographs
28 June 2024 2024 · Santa FeElizabeth Usborne (lizcicle) recorded this encounter on iNaturalist. The photo series shows fur seals on coastal rock ledges. The published location label does not name an island. The source identification is Arctocephalus galapagoensis. Source: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/196443420
Source: iNaturalist — Elizabeth Usborne (lizcicle)
2 January 2024 2024 · Galápagos