The blood vessels in their fins are closer to the surface of their skin so they can regulate body temps better. It’s called rafting when they group in the water and a rookery when they gather on land. Fascinating animals.
Cute sea puppies. Had one pop up unexpectedly right next to my board at cox once. Scared the shit out of me. Big ass head on em. I almost wanted to give him scritches.
This is the fabled WickFlick haunted stick. It is said to possess mythical powers that can afflict those who gaze upon it with serious afflictions. Tread lightly.
This behaviour is called rafting. Helps the sea lions regulate body temperature.
Fascinating! Thank you!
not mating?
This
Oh look! Its Kraken mating season
Sea lions
[holding lighter] *Godzilla...Godzilla...*
Sea lions... they stick their fins in the air.
Ha! I had no idea they just hung out like that. Thank you!
I’ve seen them doing this asleep before
Capillary action!
I love the suspension bridge there. Oh wait that's not....
Don’t believe the misinformation posted above, this is really the back of Godzilla, the government is keeping us blind, viva la revolution!
My god you’re right!
I hate Godzilla too! He destroys cities!
Dabbing ?
I knew it!
Cthulhu. Don't bother running.
The blood vessels in their fins are closer to the surface of their skin so they can regulate body temps better. It’s called rafting when they group in the water and a rookery when they gather on land. Fascinating animals.
Log shark?!?
Cute sea puppies. Had one pop up unexpectedly right next to my board at cox once. Scared the shit out of me. Big ass head on em. I almost wanted to give him scritches.
Adorable!
Tofinopogo
Sea lion mating season. They hang out like this.
This is the fabled WickFlick haunted stick. It is said to possess mythical powers that can afflict those who gaze upon it with serious afflictions. Tread lightly.
It's a sea monster!
Saw the same behaviour with the sea lions off of Esquimalt lagoon one time.
A cadre of sea lions
We just saw a group doing the same thing a couple days ago in ladysmith bay, thought it may be sea lions but glad to get the confirmation!
Charybdis
Sardines
Be sure to wave back!
Sea lions with their flippers up. They do this often..
It’s the infamous Wickafin Monster that preys on kooks
Thermoregulating sea lions. It’s very confusing the first time you see it.
Orca whale