California Sea Lion Pup Count (IMAGE)

NOAA Fisheries West Coast Region

California Sea Lion Pup Count

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California sea lion pup numbers have grown steadily since the 1970s, with big dips during El Nino periods, as described in a new population assessment by NOAA Fisheries.

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Alaska Fisheries Science Center/NOAA Fisheries

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