Half the sea lion pups died at La Jolla Cove. People are arguing about cones
Half the sea lion pups died at La Jolla Cove. People are arguing about cones Jason Weisberger 12:48 pm Sat Jul 25, 2026 Afternoon view of seals on a sea lion Rookery beach in the La Jolla area of San Diego, California, USA. Half the sea lion pups born this season at La Jolla Cove have died, according to the Sierra Club Seal Society, compared with 10% in the nearby area closed to visitors.
- ▪Half the sea lion pups died at La Jolla Cove.
- ▪People are arguing about cones Jason Weisberger 12:48 pm Sat Jul 25, 2026 Afternoon view of seals on a sea lion Rookery beach in the La Jolla area of San Diego, California, USA.
- ▪Half the sea lion pups born this season at La Jolla Cove have died, according to the Sierra Club Seal Society, compared with 10% in the nearby area closed to visitors.
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Half the sea lion pups died at La Jolla Cove. People are arguing about cones Jason Weisberger 12:48 pm Sat Jul 25, 2026 Afternoon view of seals on a sea lion Rookery beach in the La Jolla area of San Diego, California, USA. Half the sea lion pups born this season at La Jolla Cove have died, according to the Sierra Club Seal Society, compared with 10% in the nearby area closed to visitors. The group wants cones marking a 20-foot buffer. A local beach organization considers that essentially a closure. NOAA's general viewing guidance says people and pets should remain at least 50 yards from seals and sea lions. Harassment is prohibited under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and can bring civil penalties of up to $36,498 or a year in prison.
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