Last week at the Shilshole Bay Marina in Seattle there was an unusually lively scene: dozens of sea lions were loudly and carefree resting on the breakwater, taking advantage of winter-weather warmth. Temperatures hovered around 10 degrees Celsius (about 50 degrees Fahrenheit), creating ideal conditions for these marine mammals, which are typically more active in colder months. Locals and photographers witnessed this noisy aggregation as the animals basked in the sun, interacted with one another and displayed complete relaxation, turning an ordinary breakwater into an improvised haul-out.
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