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Eventually, summer wanes and life begins to ebb as the seasonal dynamics shift. Mating episodes lead to the birth of numerous pups, all clamoring amidst the clamor of a crowded beach. The bonds formed during this period—a blend of rearing young, seeking food, and surviving dangers—imbue the island with a haunting beauty.
While some sea lions successfully nurture their young, others face loss, which fosters an intricate balance in nature; every life lost feeds another. The scavengers on the beaches—skewers and giant petrels—play their role as opportunistic feeders, ensuring nothing goes to waste in this ecosystem.