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Sea lion surfing the waves in Southern California

This sea lion was playing in the waves along Strands Beach in Southern California. Surfing, diving and, finally, cruising within the wave just fifteen feet from its admirers.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2014
Date Uploaded: 11.2016
Photo Location: Dana Point, California, United States of America
Copyright: © Scott Reitan