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These are the sea lions that own Pier 39!!!!. Hidden on the left side of Pier 39 (enourmous shopping mall) are hundreds of sea lions basking in the sun. They have taken over a marina that held boats and are an incredible natural attraction. These sea lions visit the Fisherman's Wharf annually. But last year not a single sea lion was seen. Scientists discovered that all the sea lions had gone too Monterrey Bay that year. After the food source!!!!
Spotted on May 27, 2008
Submitted on May 27, 2011
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They like to sunbathe. Some years ago, A sea lion became estranged from his group. He waddled away for 5 miles from here and was found on a street in San Fransisco, sitting on a cops car!!I
Nice. I heard they are a bit bothersome because they are messy and in the way.
Thanks pyoung713!!!!
Good photo!
Thanks , Annie T!!