San Diego has been trying for more than two years to keep people and sea lions apart at rocky area between La Jolla Cove, Boomer Beach
Point La Jolla is a rocky area between La Jolla Cove beach and Boomer Beach where sea lions go on land to rest and give birth. The closure also applies to the bluffs at Boomer Beach, where sea lions also haul out. Boomer Beach water access remains open via a makeshift trail.The seasonal closure, which began last year, came after months of reports of people going onto the rocks and bothering — in some cases harming — sea lions and their pups.
After the seven-year period, the city will need to apply for another amendment or a new coastal development permit to continue the public access restrictions, according to the commission. A permit for closing La Jolla’s Children’s Pool each year from Dec. 15 to May 15 during harbor seal pupping season will be up for review in 2029.
“I think it needs to say ‘Warning’ in big red letters with several exclamation points,” said Chairwoman Donne Brownsey. “That will get people’s attention.” City staff member Cherlyn Cac said the penalties “would depend on how egregious ” but ultimately would be a “court’s decision.”
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Proposed year-round closure of Point La Jolla to be considered by Coastal CommissionA California Coastal Commission vote could lead to the year-round closure of the Point La Jolla bluffs, an area between the Children’s Pool and La Jolla Cove mostly occupied by sea lions.
Read more »
California Coastal Commission votes to close Point La Jolla year-roundSan Diego City Council will make final determination on closure of the sea-lion pupping areas.
Read more »
San Diego City Council to decide on year-round closure of sea lion popping areas in La JollaTo protect both wildlife and the hundreds of thousands of people who visit the sea lion pupping at Point La Jolla, the California Coastal Commission recommends closing the area year-round.
Read more »
44-year-old man dies while scuba diving at La Jolla CoveIt was the second death of a diver in the cove in as many months.
Read more »
Un estudio de científicos de La Jolla muestra cómo el plancton crea mareas rojasEl 'Michael Phelps del plancton' puede nadar rápidamente de manera vertical entre la luz solar en la superficie del océano y los nutrientes en el fondo para alimentar su crecimiento y permitirles congregarse en grandes cantidades.
Read more »
Faculty Position, Tenure Track, Chemistry / Chemical Biology - La Jolla, California job with Scripps Research InstituteScripps Research, Department of Chemistry, is seeking outstanding applicants for a tenure track faculty position in La Jolla, CA.
Read more »