The image depicts multiple South American sea lions (Otaria flavescens) resting on and around a pier structure in Municipio de Puerto Madryn, Argentina

The image depicts multiple South American sea lions (Otaria flavescens) resting on and around a pier structure in Municipio de Puerto Madryn, Argentina. In the central foreground, a large, light brown adult sea lion with a dark spot on its back is positioned on a light-colored wooden pier section, appearing to be sleeping with its eyes closed. The head of another sea lion is visible below it, partially obscured by a series of grey vertical metal bars. Further up and to the left, parts of additional sea lions are seen clustered on a metallic grate platform. The wooden pier structure, which shows signs of weathering and includes a circular indentation or hole, borders the right side of the frame. To the right, deep blue-green ocean water with visible ripples and scattered white foam indicates the immediate marine environment. Strong direct sunlight casts prominent shadows from the metal bars onto the resting animals and the pier.