Sea Lions

THE OPEN OCEAN

The Endless Blue Highway

Explore the Pelagic Zone

The open sea is large and lighted by the sun. Here, fish swim together in massive schools, sea lions joyfully frolic in the currents, and giant, gentle filter-feeders glide through the endless blue.

Albert the Sea Turtle
AMBASSADOR

Meet Albert!

Albert is our resident Green Sea Turtle, rescued from a boat hit, and is now thriving in our open ocean exhibit...

Blowfish
TROPICAL FISH

Finley the Blowfish

Finley inflates his body when threatened, making himself difficult to attack...

School of Fish
SCHOOLING FISH

Pelagic Swarms

Swimming in large groups creates safety through confusion for predators...

Cownose Ray
RAYS & SKATES

Cownose Ray

Travel in massive groups called “fevers” while gliding through the ocean...

Manta Ray
GENTLE GIANTS

Giant Manta Ray

Filter feeders that glide with open mouths to collect plankton...

Giant Grouper
LARGE FISH

Queensland Grouper

One of the largest bony fish, reaching over 800 pounds...

Group of Sea Lions
MARINE MAMMAL

Sea Lion Colonies

Highly social animals that communicate through loud vocalizations...

Playful Sea Lion
MARINE MAMMAL

The Ocean's Acrobat

Agile hunters that feed on squid and schooling fish...

Kelp Forest
OCEAN FLORA

Kelp Forests

Fast-growing underwater forests that support thousands of species...