and even north into Alaska." "They are very widespread and adaptable," Milstein said. Despite their cuteness, though, sea lions have a somewhat contentious relationship with the state.

Making homes in the Pacific, in coastal areas like the beaches of California, Alaska and Japan, these sea lions especially thrive on the West Coast, where population numbers are estimated to have ...

Sea lions are a common marine mammal in Northern California, ranging from Mexico to Alaska. The playful animals, which can grow to 7 feet long and 700 pounds, delight tourists at San Francisco’s ...