Brandt's cormorants - they nest on the jetty that extends from the end of the Coast Guard dock. They are long-necked diving birds, very tough and aggressive, that build their nests each year from sea grasses. With them are resting California sea lions, which migrate north-south along the west coast of N. America. Monterey Bay gets almost entirely males in the winter, then yearlings start coming around in May. Adult females tend to stay more to the south, below Big Sur, where there's warmer water for their young pups.

Hi folks, love the new Google Earth 5!

Just wanted to request a correction for this photo - these are California sea lions, not seals. Different species, that's all. It would be good to see you make the correction, especially since the GE-5 is supposed to help us all learn more about the marine environment.

Thanks!

Diane

This is not a view to Ocean Beach. It's taken from above China Beach, looking northeast toward the Golden Gate Bridge.

that looks pretty cool

wow! very nice color! Greetings from Russia