Sea Lion and Anchovy Dance

Sea Lion Anchovy Dance, Alt'ka7tsem / Howe Sound

Sea Lion and Anchovy Dance

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Many residents have watched sea lions feeding on schools of anchovy along the shores of Bowen Island in outer Atl’ka7tsem / Howe Sound over the past two years, part of the ongoing recovery of marine life in these waters. However, what goes on underwater is rarely obvious. Here’s a look.

Bob Turner on the dock
As soon as I arrive at the dock, I see the sea lions
Sea lion chasing anchovy
I stick my camera on a pole below the dock – wow!
Male California sea lion at the surface
A male California sea lion catching its breath on surface
Sea lion chasing fish
Anchovy fleeing the sea lions
Sea lion surfacing
A sea lion surfaces between the boats a the dock