A Space for Sea Lions

Galápagos sea lions and the 8,000 residents of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, San Cristóbal Island, often compete for space on local beaches and along the waterfront.

Fall/Winter 2018
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Photo credit: Sophia Simon, C’19

As part of a pilot project, funded by Penn Arts and Science's Making a Difference in Diverse Communities program, Professor and Chair of Philosophy Michael Weisberg’s research group has placed three floating platforms in the bay adjacent to this Galápagos town. The sea lions seem to be enjoying their new home.