San Miguel Island Sea Lion Rookery (IMAGE) NOAA Fisheries West Coast Region Caption Thousands of California sea lions gather on the beaches of San Miguel Island each year for breeding season. NOAA Fisheries scientists conduct regular counts and examine pups on the island. Credit Alaska Fisheries Science Center/NOAA Fisheries Usage Restrictions CREDIT: Alaska Fisheries Science Center/NOAA Fisheries License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.