# Sea Lions Take On New Role As Ocean Explorers 🌊

**URL:** <https://onehack.st/t/sea-lions-take-on-new-role-as-ocean-explorers/288723>\
**Category:** News & Articles\
**Tags:** technology\
**Created:** [August 10, 2024, 2:38pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/sea-lions-take-on-new-role-as-ocean-explorers/288723 "2024-08-10T14:38:57Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 10, 2024, 2:38pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/sea-lions-take-on-new-role-as-ocean-explorers/288723/1 "2024-08-10T14:38:57Z")

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**Summary:**

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1. **Sea Lions as Underwater Mappers**  
**Endangered Australian sea lions** equipped with cameras are helping scientists **map the ocean floor** and their own habitats.

2. **Conservation Efforts**  
These cameras have captured **90 hours of footage** , aiding in **protecting important marine environments** for these seals.

3. **Impact on Preservation**  
The insights gained will guide **conservation strategies** to protect the species, which has seen a **60% population decline** in 40 years.

**Read more at:** [The Guardian](https://theguardian.com)