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Sea Lion Visitors

By: Amber Coogan  |  September 25, 2025

Sea lions are a familiar sight during Endurance Array operations – and frequent visitors to the buoys. These playful but persistent “cute nemeses” find the platforms irresistible places to lounge.

While they sometimes complicate recovery work, they’re also a lively reminder of the vibrant marine life that calls these waters home.

Photo credit: Jeff Wood (OSU)

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