Sea Lions and Boaters: Solutions for Co-Existence?

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — A set of floating docks armed with sea lion deterrents were the subject of two articles within The Log this summer, including a cover story in our Aug. 24-Sept. 6 issue. The de

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Ted Schiafone, Harbor Division Manager, Oceanside Harbor says:

September 13, 2018 at 11:56 am

I’ve come to the realization that our floating Sea Lion Island is beginning to work. It provides a location where Sea Lions can congregate without any attempts to deter them. We have required our Kayak and Paddleboard Rental Companies to instruct their customers to stay clear of this floating platform and to not bother any sea life. I’m not certain this is a permanent solution, but for now it seems to be working. As an added plus, we have many tourists that now come to this location (on land) and take pictures.

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