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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.
Adriana Aguirre reported sea lions on a beach and mothers with pups during the afternoon coastal walk from National Geographic Endeavour II. Source: https://www.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/espanola-island-ET-2023-04-02
Source: Adriana Aguirre, Lindblad Expeditions
2 April 2023 2023 · EspañolaKarina López reported Galápagos fur seals along the rocky shoreline during a Zodiac excursion from National Geographic Islander II. Source: https://www.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/isabela-and-fernandina-islands-IT-2023-03-01
Source: Karina López, Lindblad Expeditions
1 March 2023 2023 · Isabelaowlliel recorded this encounter on iNaturalist. Photograph shows a fur seal on a rocky ledge above the sea. The source obscures its location; no island is inferred. The source identification is Arctocephalus galapagoensis. Source: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/146953747
Source: iNaturalist — owlliel
2 January 2023 2023 · GalápagosKrishna Ghosh encountered sea lion pups on North Seymour's rocky coast during an afternoon visit. Source: https://www.wexas.com/travel-article/just-back-from-the-galapagos
Source: Krishna Ghosh, Wexas Travel
3 November 2022 2022 · North SeymourKrishna Ghosh reported sea lions sleeping on a tree during a morning boat visit to Elizabeth Bay. Source: https://www.wexas.com/travel-article/just-back-from-the-galapagos
Source: Krishna Ghosh, Wexas Travel
1 November 2022 2022 · Isabelamerylgetty recorded this encounter on iNaturalist. Photograph shows a sea lion resting beside the water. The source identification is Zalophus wollebaeki. Source: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/159673888
Source: iNaturalist — merylgetty
1 January 2022 2022 · San CristóbalSue and Dan included sea lions among the wildlife encountered during their afternoon visit to North Seymour. Source: https://svnarnia.com/2021/09/north-seymour-island-galapagos/
Source: Sue and Dan, s/v Narnia travel diary
23 September 2021 (afternoon) 2021 · North SeymourSue and Dan reported sea lions while walking along Las Bachas beach after their morning landing. Source: https://svnarnia.com/2021/09/santa-cruz-island-galapagos/
Source: Sue and Dan, s/v Narnia travel diary
23 September 2021 (morning) 2021 · Santa CruzSofia Ordoñez Lizarralde (sofia_ordonez_lizarralde) recorded this encounter on iNaturalist. Photograph shows a sea lion resting on a wooden waterside bench. The source identification is Zalophus wollebaeki. Source: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/71554437
Source: iNaturalist — Sofia Ordoñez Lizarralde (sofia_ordonez_lizarralde)
15 February 2021 2021 · IsabelaRuss Battisto reported sea lions resting on Rábida's beach during the morning visit. Source: https://battisto.com/2020/01/ecuador-galapagos-january-2020/
Source: Russ Battisto, Battisto Family travel diary
16 January 2020 2020 · RábidaRuss Battisto described sea lions during an afternoon walk on South Plaza, including a nursing pup. Source: https://battisto.com/2020/01/ecuador-galapagos-january-2020/
Source: Russ Battisto, Battisto Family travel diary
15 January 2020 2020 · South PlazaBabette Köhler (bette_koebri) recorded this encounter on iNaturalist. Photographs show sea lions on a sandy beach. The source identification is Zalophus wollebaeki. Source: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/37276285
Source: iNaturalist — Babette Köhler (bette_koebri)
1 January 2020 2020 · San Cristóbal