The California Sea Lion, a beloved character along the coast of California and other parts of the Pacific Ocean, is a coastal sea lion that is extremely intelligent and adaptable. The sea lion has abundant numbers (188,000 estimated in 1995) and a population that continues to expand at a rate of roughly 5% annually.
Sea lions are very intelligent creatures that are capable of adapting to man-made environments. Even the adult males can be easily trained. Because of their adaptability and intelligence, California sea lions are commonly used in circuses, zoos, and marine parks. In addition to their use in entertainment facilities, the US Navy uses sea lions for specific military operations. The sea lion is the classic circus “seal”, despite not being a real seal.
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After a number of years of being put on the back burner, students at California schools will now have arts education included in their curriculum. Drama, music, and visual arts were once dismissed as being mere fluff, but now they are considered a tool to helping improve overall student performance.
Students at California Schools Need to Have a Well-Rounded Education
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Prior to the arrival of Europeans, California was inhabited by many distinct groups of Native Americans.
The Spanish explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo reached San Diego Bay in 1542, and claimed the area for Spain. From 1565, Spanish traders are known to have made visits to the area, and the English explorer, Sir Francis Drake visited the region in 1579. Spain began to colonize the territory beginning in 1769, with the establishment of fortresses (presidios) and missions.
When Mexico became independent from Spain as a result of the Mexican War of Independence (1810 to 1821), the territory became part of Mexico. Following a brief revolt by US settlers (the Bear Revolt – from which California gets its flag) in 1846, California first became an independent republic, and then soon after was annexed by the United States.
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