Large colonies of Californian sea lions are found in the Sea of Cortez. Some of these colonies have been affected by a reduction in local fish stocks, perhaps due in part to overfishing.

Have you ever heard sea lions bark? They make many different noises, and some of them are really cute! Audubon Nature ...

Sea lions make a variety of different sounds and are generally pretty noisy. If you've ever visited an aquarium, you've probably heard them yelling, barking, and honking before you even saw them.