Sea Lion Island

Sea Lion Island is one of the Falkland Islands, lying eight miles south of East Falkland. It is known for its wildlife, including southern sea lions , southern elephant seals , penguins, striated caracara and Antarctic skuas , and orcas offshore.

There is a small settlement on the island and two airstrips. Historically, Sea Lion Island was a sheep farm and a bas for slaughtering penguins to render for oil. There is also a memorial to HMS Sheffield on the island.