A Stellar's Sea Lion on Anacapa Island

We saw part of the back of Anacapa Island on the trip back to port. We traveled around the famous arch:

 And even closer to the Arch on our way around it:

To the far side of the island, where we observed some seals and one lone Stellar Sea Lion lounging on the rocks. He was huge: the captain said probably around 800 pounds. More than my Pearl press! Stellars are known for being shy, and this one was no exception.

 As we passed by, he lumbered to the water's edge.

 With an 800 pound splash, he was gone.

 I could see his head above the water as he swam away.

To see him well, double click on the pics to biggify them!