Pearson College Marine Science

Three great afternoons at Race Rocks with the three blocks of first year Marine Science students – Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

We observed and photographed many sea lions, both California (Zalophus californianus) and Stellar or Northern sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus).

We also saw Harbour seals, Elephant seals, Black oystercatchers, Black turnstones, gulls, cormorants, Greater white-fronted geese and Canada geese.

The weather was variable among the three trips – fog, sunshine and rain at various times.  The boat ride back today was particularly wet!

Seems as though everyone had a wonderful time overall though!Thanks to Kohtaro & Adva for photos!

And thanks to Anne for her warm (and wise!) hospitality. See http://www.racerocks.ca/wp/2014/09/24/real-rain/ for more details and more photos.

Tags: california sea lion, Eumetopias jubatus, Northern sea lion, Race Rocks, Stellar sea lion, year 41, Zalophus californianus

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