The three Patagonian sea lions are part of The Aquarium at Mote Marine Laboratory's newest exhibit, Sea Lions: On the Water's Edge. The exhibit opened Saturday and will run through April 28 featuring other sea lions in the mix as well, including California sea lions.
Patagonian sea lions — native to South America and not covered by the 1972 law — have also came back. Mote staff says the sea lions are still threatened today by injuries from fishing gear and marine debris, along with other complications of living in close proximity to humans.
This is the first time sea lions have been on display at Mote.
Sea Lions: On The Water’s Edge will include special narrated presentations that highlight sea lions’ intelligence and
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