Film footage by Friends of Sceale Bay filmmaker Grant Hobson. Watch the annual pup count! This link will take you to the ABC website. This story aired on ABC SA news on 2nd July 2013.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-07-02/sea-lion-survey/4795310This survey is being undertaken on an annual basis to determine more accurate estimates of Australian Sea Lion population trends.
Nicholas Baudin Island has been selected because it is one of the top 10 most important breeding colonies for the species.
A marine park sanctuary zone has been added to the existing aquatic reserve around Nicholas Baudin Island, in recognition of the environmental importance of this site.
