Dr Rachael Gray, from the Sydney School of Veterinary Science in the Faculty of Science, is conducting world-first research on sea lion pup mortality. The bacteria in an Australian sea lion’s gut keep essential nutrients where they’re most needed in the marine ecosystem, South Australian scientists say. These animals can be taught behaviors, allowing them to voluntarily participate in their own veterinary care. SEA LION POO may be an important addition to the health of marine ecosystems, according to new research. General information on the australian sea lion. Australian Antarctic Division welder, Stuart Norris, assists with the construction of an advanced wastewater treatment plant for Davis station. They can weigh up to 300kg and gather in groups of mostly of 10-15. They prefer to swim in deep cold waters along the Western and Southern coastlines. Human impacts and remediation. Sea Lion and Human Interaction Sea lions and humans are capable of interacting cohesively in a zoological setting. This girl was surfing in the water and experts believe that the attack wasn’t due to aggression or a desire to eat the girl. The Australian Fur Seal is the largest fur seal found in Australian waters. It has a broad head, pointed snout and long backward sweeping facial vibrissae (whiskers). Fur seals have large eyes, a pointed face with whiskers and sharp teeth. Australian sea lion numbers are estimated to be around 12,500 individuals – this small population makes the Australian sea lion one of the rarest pinniped in the world. This study investigates the effects of human visitation on Australian sea lions (Neophoca cinerea) hauled out at Carnac Island Nature Reserve, near Perth, Western Australia. At last census the Australian sea lion population was estimated at less than 15,000 individuals, making Australia’s only endemic otariid species (eared seals) one of the rarest in the world and justifying its endangered classification (IUCN Red List 2008). Identification. The Australian Fur Seal, Arctocephalus pusillus doriferus is the largest of all the fur seals. Instead it is believed that she was viewed as a type of toy or that she simply peaked the curiosity of the Sea Lion. There are also plenty of reports of Sea Lions biting swimmers in the waters around California. The Australian Sea Lions are the only sea lions found in Australia.