You cannot help but be enchanted by The Sea Lions of Los Islotes. They
emanate finesse and charm without a hint of illusion or wizardry. There
is no incantation or voodoo, just an abounding sense of play that
inspires every visitor.
When it comes to wild animal encounters, Los Islotes is almost nirvana.
Few places so close to a city can truly offer such a convenient and
accessible opportunity to interact with Mother Nature in her untamed
state. California sea lions are the main residents, strangely thriving
in a place so accessible to tourists.
Initial introductions begin at the surface; encounters are then
formalized below the water as Poseidon's ocean ambassadors exuberantly
whiz towards and around diver and snorkeler alike.
In the book, Luke Inman's vivid underwater photography helps to explain:
How to tell different sea lions apart; what their lifestyle is like;
their lifecycle; how to have safe interactions; the challenges sea lions
face; other visitors to the area; and how to photograph sea lions.