Conservation - Endemic Species
Marine Mammals
Marine Mammals on Catalina Island
California sea lion
Scientific Name: Zalophus californianus
Status: (MMPA) Protected status under Marine Mammal Protection Act
Harbor seal
Scientific Name: Phoca vitulina
Status: (MMPA) Protected status under Marine Mammal Protection Act
Northern elephant seal
Scientific Name: Mirounga angustirostris
Status: (MMPA) Protected status under Marine Mammal Protection Act
*Recent sightings suggest possible range expansion.