ENTRY DESCRIPTION
Three Australian sea lions (Neophoca cinerea) play in the shallow waters off Hopkins Island, South Australia. The species is the only endemic pinniped in Australian waters and is currently classified as Endangered due to recent population declines linked to their historical harvest for the fur trade. Each sea lion colony is genetically distinct from neighbouring colonies, meaning these three cheeky individuals are likely related.

AUTHOR
Fabrice Jaine is a marine scientist and underwater photographer based in Hobart, Australia. A passionate traveller and naturalist, Fabrice uses his photography to report on the beauty and fragility of our planet. His work has led him to conduct frontline international conservation science and seen his images featured in media outlets such as Australian Geographic, Ocean Geographic and BBC Wildlife Magazine.

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