When a sick or injured sea lion is stranded on Laguna’s shore, the Friends of the Sea Lion Marine Mammal Center sends teams of volunteers to the rescue. They capture the animals in large cages and take them to the Center to recuperate. When sea lions are present, visitors can view them from a concrete walkway about six feet from their enclosures. Each sea lion has a small pool, and some nap with just their noses poking up above the water. If the Center has no animals when you visit, you may be personally disappointed, but it’s a good sign that the sea lions are healthy. Call ahead if you want to be sure.