61. Alaska Steller Sea Lion Video Steller sea lions In Jeopardy Video no. MAPV35 Year 1998 Length 27 min. Price$15.00 US. (See video clip below). Alaska s Steller sea lions are in trouble. http://www.uaf.edu/seagrant/Pubs_Videos/pubs/MAPV-35.html

Steller Sea Lions: In Jeopardy Video no.: MAPV-35 Year: Length: 27 min. Price: $15.00 US (See video clip below) Order online using our secure order form (new window) and a credit card. OR Fax or mail your order using our printable form OR Phone in your order toll free at (888) 789-0090. Alaska's Steller sea lions are in trouble. Why are they disappearing, and what can be done to stop the population crash? This program takes the viewer on a field trip to sea lion rookeries in remote parts of the Gulf of Alaska and Aleutian Islands. You will learn what Alaska scientists are doing in the race against time to solve the mystery of the sea lion decline. Coproduced by Alaska Sea Grant and Alaska Department of Fish and Game. To watch scenes from this video, click on the image at left. Warning: file is large (1.7 MB) and may take a while to download, especially on a slow connection. 1:27 sec; 1.7 MB Requires the free QuickTime plug-in Winner of a Merit Award for "...balanced delivery of information on a controversial subject" in the 1999 International Wildlife Film Festival.

62. Desert Cetaceans - DesertUSA The California Sea Lion. California sea lions usually come ashore on the windwardsides of cool, fogshrouded islands, offshore rocks or islets. http://www.desertusa.com/magoct97/oct_czcet.html

Desert Cetaceans Texy by A.R. Royo Photos by Dan Nougier The Sea of Cortez contains a rich and diverse marine life, including a number of marine mammals called Cetaceans. Among the more prominent species of these mammals residing in the Gulf of California's Sonoran Desert are the Finback Whale, the California Sea Lion and the Common Dolphin. The Finback Whale A resident population of 250 Finback Whales ( Balaenoptera physalus ) feed in the rich waters of the Gulf and are often seen in the Canal de Ballenas (Channel of the Whales), the deep chasm between the Baja mainland and Isla Angel de la Guardia. Finbacks, the second largest animal on the planet, are the most common whale within the island channels, although Killer Whales, Humpback Whales and Sperm Whales are also seen. The Finback (also called Finner and Fin Whale) is exceeded in size only by its cousin, the Blue Whale; both are baleen, or toothless, whales. Finbacks can reach a length of 80 feet and weigh as much as 80 tons. The Finback is streamlined with a pointed snout, is milky-white underneath and gray-black on top. Its name comes from the extremely small, hooked fin on its back, which is only a foot long in adults. This huge predator feeds on krill, one of the tinniest of all shrimp-like crustaceans, as well as algae, codfish, herring, sardines, squid, anchovies and octupi. The Finback can remain underwater for 20 to 30 minutes before rising for air, but it is erratic in its cycle and is therefore difficult to track.

63. The Difference Between Seals And Sea Lions What is the Difference Between Seals and sea lions? Pinnipeds, finfootedmarine mammals, are divided into two categories earless http://www.sfgate.com/getoutside/pinnipeds.html

What is the Difference Between Seals and Sea Lions? Pinnipeds, fin-footed marine mammals, are divided into two categories: earless seals (true seals) and eared seals (sea lions). Earless seals like the Northern elephant seal and harbor seal are believed to have descended from a line of terrestrial mammals similar to otters. Eared seals like the California sea lion and the Northern fur seal are believed to have descended from a bear-like mammal. Adaptations like fins for mobility, blubber for warmth and hydrodynamic body shape help both species survive in an aquatic habitat. Many of these pinnipeds make their homes around the Bay Below is a graphic differentiation between four of the six species of pinnipeds found in Northern California, courtesy of the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito. G ET O UTSIDE! ... ACKGROUND

64. TRIBES DEFEND SEA LIONS FROM TRAWLERS TRIBES DEFEND sea lions FROM TRAWLERS. The National Marine Fisheries Service is reviewingAlaska s pollock fisheries to gauge their effect on Stellar sea lions. http://www.arctic.net/~theblade/WEEK1.HTM

TRIBES DEFEND SEA LIONS FROM TRAWLERS BY George Owletuck Eighty per cent declines in endangered Stellar Sea Lions, due to billion dollar bottom fishing, has 176 Alaskan Native tribes demanding remedies from reluctant federal regulators as pollock trawling opens January one. Aggressive action to save endangered sea lions and halt their population decline must be taken by National Marine Fisheries Service said the Alaska Inter-Tribal Council which recommends the following. Prohibit trawling in all critical habitat surrounding sea lion rookeries and haul-outs. Reduce pollock catches, atka mackeral, and other fish essential for sea lions' survival in at sea foraging areas. Spread catch quotas over the entire year. Spread catch quotas over broader areas in the Bering Sea and Gulf of Alaska. Between '88 and '98 sea lion populations dropped from 200,000 to 35,000. Decline began in the early '70's with massive pollock trawling, said the Alaska Inter-Tribal Council. "In Gulf of Alaska and Aleutian Chain waters marine animals deceased as high volume trawling increased. Sea lions, harbor seals, sea birds, and salmon feed on the same fish caught by ground-fish trawlers," said the Inter- Tribal Council.

65. Mammals Marine mammal photos including Risso s dolphin, Harbor seal, elephant seal, andsea lions. California sea lions. Northern elephant seals. subadult sea lions. http://www.earthwindow.com/mammals.html

Blue whale underwater topside Ocean Sunfish ... Fossils Mammals Guadalupe fur seal Harbor seal Risso's dolphin California Sea lions Northern elephant seals subadult sea lions Sea lion wounded by monofilament line Harbor seal Send comments or requests for information regarding licensing or prints to Mike Johnson

66. The My Hero Project - Friends Of The Sea Lion Volunteers preparing to release several sea lions unloading the cages.The californianus). Physical characteristics sea lions have earflaps. http://myhero.com/myhero/hero.asp?hero=fsl

67. The Decline Of The Steller Sea Lion In Alaskan Waters: Untangling Food Webs And and Public Information (202) 3342138; e-mail news@nas.edu FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEToo Few Clues to Solve Mystery of Steller sea lions Decline; Monitoring of http://www4.nationalacademies.org/news.nsf/isbn/12042002?OpenDocument

68. Glen Oaks Swim Team Located in Carmichael, CA. Includes meet schedule, results, program overview, coach information, and news. http://www.swimglenoaks.com/

The Glen Oaks Sea Lions are part of the Norcal Swim League and swim at the Glen Oaks Swim and Tennis Club located in Carmichael, California. ** Signup for Newsletter ** 2004 Handbook Picture Gallery Home Main Menu Team Overview Coaching Staff League Information Swim Links ... Contact Us/Feedback Summer 2004 Registration Schedule Result Times Clinics/Lessons ... Meet of Champions Fall 2003 Registration Meet Schedule / Results Practice Schedule Club Information ... Location Postal Address: Glen Oaks Swim Team 4301 Paradise Drive Carmichael, CA 95608 Email Jeff Jungk Sea Lion News Gold Country Results Online The results for the Gold Country Invitational are posted and available for you. Click the link below to go the main results page. From there, click 'Swimmer' or 'Event' to view the results! Click here for the main results page Signup forms available for all dual Meets Please make sure to indicate which meets your swimmers are going participate in this summer! Books are available by the family folders at the pool for you to indicate "Yes" or "No" for each meets of the season. Please complete this for each of your swimmers. If you have questions about the signup forms, please ask any of the board members or a coach during a break. Championship Parent Volunteer Job Signups Look for the blue binders listing the various Championship Parent Job positions and sign up for jobs that best suit skills and interest. Those who sign up early will have the best choice of jobs and times. Remember, we need each parent of each family to work at least one shift per day. That comes for 4 positions per family for the weekend.

69. PRESS RELEASE: California Sea Lions And Otters Provide First Warning Of Unhealth California, continues its disease studies on domoic acid toxicity, to learn thelongterm neurological effects of past exposure on California sea lions. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/4/prwebxml122133.php

PR Web (English) AmbosMedios (Español WunZhang (Traditional Chinese Home ... Search Archives June 11, 2004 CUSTOM NEWS FEED FOR JOURNALISTS MEMBER LOGIN (SUBMIT YOUR PRESS RELEASE) Customize your free daily PRWEB news feed. Register Here to Send Your Press Release ... All Press Releases for April 29, 2004 California sea lions and Otters Provide First Warning of Unhealthy Pacific Ocean Food Sources The Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, California, continues its disease studies on domoic acid toxicity, to learn the long-term neurological effects of past exposure on California sea lions. The Center hopes to gain knowledge on how best to treat lesions associated with the toxin, in order to increase the animals’ survival back into the wild. Domoic acid is a type of poison produced by harmful algae blooms. Anchovies, sardines and other shellfish are exposed to the poison and then ingested by marine mammals, and even humans. This affected seafood can cause seizures and death. It’s believed that domoic acid may be the recent cause of illness, and in some cases, death of approximately 20 California sea otters in the Morro Bay area. For more information or interviews contact Jim Oswald at (514) 552-5113. The Marine Mammal Center continues its domoic acid toxicity study to increase marine mammal survival rates.

70. Infrared Zoo Gallery - Sea Lion Infrared sea lions. Even though sea lions are warmblooded, theyare covered in a thick layer of blubber. This blubber insulates http://coolcosmos.ipac.caltech.edu/image_galleries/ir_zoo/sealion.html

Infrared Sea Lions Even though sea lions are warm-blooded, they are covered in a thick layer of blubber. This blubber insulates them from cold ocean temperatures and keeps the sea lion's body heat from escaping. In the images below, notice that the warmest area is the sea lion's eyes. In most of the images the sea lion is sunning itself and the heat shown is mainly from sunlight warming the sea lion's skin and fur. The last two images show the sea lions as they are emerging from the water. Notice how cool they appear! < Previous Infrared Zoo Home Page Images taken at the Santa Barbara Zoo Next >> Chickens Cockatiels ... Worms

71. Sea Lions At Atlantis Marine World sea lions @, A short walk and visitors will find themselves at an underwater viewof the playful sea lions. Don t miss getting being smootched by our sea lions. http://www.atlantismarineworld.com/amwcgi/exhibits/seals.html

SEA LIONS @ Daily Events Exciting Exhibits How To Get Here Facility Map ... Virtual Tour A short walk and visitors will find themselves at an underwater view of the playful sea lions. Upon exiting the building, rocky shores of the sea lion habitat come into view. Scheduled sea lion shows throughout the day will highlight the natural abilities of these amazing animals. Don't miss getting being smootched by our sea lions. Our sensational sea lions are waiting to welcome you with a big wet kiss. Visitors can receive a kiss and a beautiful full color, 8 x 10 bordered photo of this memorable moment. $19.95 per person, per photo. Back: The Touch Tanks Next: Learn more about the Riverhead Foundation

72. Australian Antarctic Division - Sea Lions » sea lions. sea lions. Female Hooker s sea lions on Enderby Island Photographby Nick Gales. Selected publications relating to Hooker’s sea lions. http://www.antdiv.gov.au/default.asp?casid=1957

73. AcclaimImages.com - Pictures, Stock Photographs And Stock Photos Of Sea Lions Downloads. pictures, stock photographs and stock photos of sea lionssea lions stock photo sea lions stock photo sea lions stock photo http://www.acclaimstockphotography.com/search_terms/sea_lions.html

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74. USATODAY.com - Sea Lions Called To Duty In Persian Gulf The US Navy has deployed sea lions trained as underwater sentriesto protect ships in the Persian Gulf from terrorists. http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/iraq/2003-02-16-sealions-usat_x.htm

LowerMyBills.com - More for you. Less for them. Cars Jobs Franchises Business Opportunities ... Weather Politics Politics home Politics briefs Latest polls Political calendar Washington Washington home Washington briefs Government Guide Law Center Health Health home Medical resources Health information Editorial/Opinion Ed/Op home Columnists Cartoons More News Top news briefs Nation briefs World briefs States ... Click here to get the Daily Briefing in your inbox Posted 2/16/2003 7:38 PM Updated 2/17/2003 10:42 AM LowerMyBills.com - More for you. Less for them. RELATED STORIES Latest news Inspectors advised to leave Iraq Bush: Monday 'moment of truth' Blair calls emergency cabinet meeting Poll: Most back war ... Aviator's dual missions At the United Nations Amendment proposed by Britain inspectors' reports excerpts Text of new U.S.-British resolution Text of anti-war memorandum BEYOND WORDS Look and listen Audio analysis: Bush likely to act within days Video: Bush issues Iraq deadline Audio photo gallery: USA TODAY'S Jack Gruber reports from Kuwait Video: Blair speaks to Parliament Sea lions called to duty in Persian Gulf By Donna Leinwand, USA TODAY

75. Encyclopedia Smithsonian: Seals, Sea Lions, And Walruses, Tech Refs (A-N) Smithsonian Institution FAQs Seals, sea lions, and Walruses. Technical References(AN). Return to Reading Lists on Seals, sea lions, and Walruses. http://www.si.edu/resource/faq/nmnh/seals1.htm

Smithsonian Institution Seals, Sea Lions, and Walruses Technical References (A-N) Allen, G.M. Extinct and Vanishing Mammals of the Western Hemisphere with the Marine Species of All the Oceans.Special Publication No. ll, American Committee for International Conservation, Washington, DC. 620 pp. l972 reprint by Cooper Square, New York. (History of sealing and whaling; includes the characteristics, range, past and present populations of l9 species of pinnipeds.) Allen, J.A. History of North American Pinnipeds: a Monograph of the Walruses, Sea-Lions, Sea-Bears and Seals of North America. Miscellaneous Pub. No. l2 of the U.S. Geological and Geographical Survey of the Territories. 785 pp. l974 reprint by Arno Press, New York. (A classic, outdated but not as yet supplanted.) Andersen, H.T. (Editor) The Biology of Marine Mammals . Academic Press, New York. 511 pp. (A technical review of many aspects of marine mammal biology.) Arseniev, V.A. Atlas of Marine Mammals . Expanded version of 1980 Russian language edition of Atlas of Marine Mammals of U.S.S.R. T.F.H. Publications, Neptune, New Jersey. 269 pp. (Includes all living species of seals; no longer regional.)

76. Galapagos Sea Lions The overall goal is to determine the current state and abundance of the sea lionsand fur seals in Galapagos in order to set the baseline for monitoring and http://www.darwinfoundation.org/marine/sealion.html

Marine Species Research Galapagos sea lions Sea Lion Monitoring and Conservation The Charles Darwin Research Station has implemented an ecological monitoring project of the Galapagos sea lion. The overall goal is to determine the current state and abundance of the sea lions and fur seals in Galapagos in order to set the baseline for monitoring and evaluating the extent of the fisheries by-catch mortalities, impacts and natural cycles; and to evaluate the interaction related with humans activities. The fluctuating environmental conditions of the Islands, plus the increase of human activities and their waste (hooks, propellers, nets, capes, etc.) are factors that affect the groups of animals which inhabit the Galapagos Marine Reserve, including sea lions, penguins, albatross, sea turtles, and others. This is also a potentially growing problem due the promotion of deep-water tuna and billfish fisheries to supply international markets. Sea lions and fur seals are victims of the by-catch produced by long-lines, nets and other fishing mechanisms. Activities include: Zalophus californianus wollebaeki ) and to implement similar monitoring for the Galapagos fur seal population ( Arctocephalus galapagoensis Objectives: Monitoring of the sea lion population has begun, but the success of this program depends on the comprehensiveness of data throughout the islands. The overall project is planned to last two years. The first year will be focused on concretely establishing and implementing a full monitoring program to understand the status of the sea lions populations. This information will then be used to understand the connection between human activities and drops in sea lion populations, and developing methods to protect the Galapagos sea lions and fur seals.

77. ADW: Zalophus Californianus: Information California sea lions tend to seasonally migrate long distances (Riedman, 1990). Californiasea lions tend to breed on islands or remote beaches. http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Zalophus_califor

Overview News Conditions of Use ADW Staff ... Home Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Subphylum Vertebrata Class Mammalia Order Carnivora Family Otariidae Species Zalophus californianus Zalophus californianus (California sea lion) Information Pictures Specimens Classification editLink('skunkworks/.accounts/78b75775-e4b5-44b1-894e-ffabde39990f') 2004/05/18 13:57:16.944 GMT-4 By Rebecca Price Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Subphylum: Vertebrata Class: Mammalia Order: Carnivora Family: Otariidae Genus: Zalophus Species: Zalophus californianus Geographic Range Zalophus californianus are found along the shore from California to Mexico including Baja and Tres Marias Islands, in the Galapagos Islands and in the southern Sea of Japan (Scheffer, 1958). The populations in each area do not interact with other populations (Scheffer, 1958) and therefore are considered subspecies. California sea lions tend to seasonally migrate long distances (Riedman, 1990). Males usually migrate north to British Columbia after the breeding season (Mate, 1978). Biogeographic Regions: nearctic native pacific ocean native Habitat Zalophus californianus generally live along coastlines but have been found in rivers in along the northern Pacific coast. California sea lions often congregate on man-made structures such as jetties, piers, offshore buoys and oil platforms.

78. Frontline: A Whale Of A Business: Navy Dolphins: Historical Chronology In addition to this research component, the Navy also trained dolphins, beluga whales,sea lions and other marine mammals to perform various underwater tasks http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/whales/etc/navycron.html

var loc = "../../../"; The Navy's Marine Mammal Program began in 1960 with two goals. First, the Navy wanted to study the underwater sonar capabilities of dolphins and beluga whales to learn how to design more efficient methods of detecting objects underwater, and to improve the speed of their boats and submarines by researching how dolphins are able to swim so fast and dive so deep. In addition to this research component, the Navy also trained dolphins, beluga whales, sea lions and other marine mammals to perform various underwater tasks, including delivering equipment to divers underwater, locating and retrieving lost objects, guarding boats and submarines, and doing underwater surveillance using a camera held in their mouths . Dolphins were used for some of these tasks in the Vietnam War and in the Persian Gulf. The Marine Mammal Program was originally classified, and was at its peak during the Cold War. The Soviet Union's military was conducting similar research and training programs in the race to dominate the underwater front. At one point during the 1980's, the U.S. program had over 100 dolphins, as well as numerous sea lions and beluga whales, and an operating budget of $8 million dollars. By the 1990's, however, the Cold War was over, and the Navy's Marine Mammal project was downsized. In 1992, the program bec ame declassified. Many of the dolphins were retired, and controversy arose over whether or not it would be feasible to return unnecessary dolphins to the wild. ÝSpecific Tasks Navy marine mammals are trained to perform many underwater duties, including

79. Orca Whales Hunting Steller Sea Lions Orca (Killer) Whales Hunting Steller sea lions. This species is endangeredbecause of overfishing and hence lack of food for juvenile sea lions. http://www.sederquist.com/orca.html

Orca (Killer) Whales Hunting Steller Sea Lions In The Brothers Islands, on the north edge of Frederick Sound, a colony of Steller sea lions makes itself at home. This species is endangered because of overfishing and hence lack of food for juvenile sea lions. Although the sea lions are seen here basking on the shoreline, they are more at home in the water, and at the first sign of danger, many immediately rush to the water. Above, several bulls lord over their harems. Below, a large sea lion shows a juvenile who is boss. As we leave our beautiful anchorage one morning early in our trip, Captain Ronn Patterson and First Mate Tom Johnson spy orcas hunting the sea lions. Immediately we all spring for our cameras and the boat drifts in close. The action takes place quickly, most of it is underwater. Here an orca springs for a sea lion, just visible as a brown blur on the left. In spite of the orca's superior size, the contest is apparently even-up, as the bite from a sea lion can lead to a fatal infection in the whale. Thus the orcas are careful when they attack, often moving in swiftly to stun the animal. Moments before death, a sea lion swims frantically in an effort to avoid the orcas. (Note: this photo is back-focused and thus is not sharp.)

80. Alaska Diary Part 3: Sea Lion: Climate And Fish Are Chief Suspects In Mysterious To Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus) the post is more plaything thandanger sign. Fish tale. The sea lions demise is difficult to study. http://www.nature.com/nsu/030818/030818-18.html

updated at midnight GMT search nature science update advanced search Alaska Diary Part 3: Sea lion Climate and fish are chief suspects in mysterious sea lion decline. 22 August 2003 JOHN WHITFIELD There's a warning post on Bligh Reef in Prince William Sound. It deters ships from making the same mistake as the Exxon Valdez , the oil tanker that ran aground on the reef's submerged rocks in March 1989. To Steller sea lions ( Eumetopias jubatus ) the post is more plaything than danger sign. They frolic around, occasionally hauling themselves onto it for a breather. Such sights have become increasingly rare in the past decade. Sea lion counts in the sound have dropped more than 90% since the late 1980s. The pattern has repeated across western Alaska: in the mid-1970s about a quarter of a million sea lions lived here, now there are fewer than 50,000. The disappearance is mysterious. East of Prince William Sound, populations are increasing. The sound marks an approximate boundary between two Steller sea lion groups that, genetic studies show, have not interbred for millennia. The eastern population, once dwarfed by its neighbour, is now the biggest. Fish tale The sea lions' demise is difficult to study. The animals live in remote locations and the sea claims their carcasses. "If it was a true murder mystery we'd have a body, but all we have is a missing person's report," says marine-mammal expert Andrew Trites of the University of British Columbia in Vancouver.

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