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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Erin Keller

Sea lions lead to closure of popular beach

  • San Carlos Beach in Monterey, California, has been temporarily closed to visitors.
  • The closure is due to a large colony of sea lions taking over the popular California beach.
  • City officials are monitoring the situation and advising the public to maintain a safe distance of at least 50 yards from the animals.
  • Marine mammals, including sea lions, are protected under federal law, making it illegal to harass, feed, capture, or kill them.
  • While sea lion congregations are an annual event, their presence in such large numbers at San Carlos Beach is a notable shift from previous years.

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California has closed a popular beach because too many sea lions are hanging out at it

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