What happened to the Pier 39 sea lions?

What happened to the Pier 39 sea lions?

Ultimately, for the safety of the boat owners, it was decided to leave the dock to the sea lions. Boat owners who owned dock slips were relocated elsewhere in the PIER 39 Marina. The weight of the sea lions–often thousands of pounds–caused K-Dock to submerge, become waterlogged and eventually fall apart.

Why do sea lions hang out at Pier 39?

We celebrate the free-wheeling spirit of the city. Ah San Francisco, where rent is so high that 400-plus sea lions have to share one dock! Since 1990, the sea lions have camped out in force on Pier 39. They bark, they nap, and in that way they remind us of ourselves.

Are the sea lions back in San Francisco?

Return of the Sea Lions January 17-20, 2020 pier39.com. San Francisco’s Pier 39 is celebrating the return of the Sea Lions with their annual Arrival of the Sea Lions at the 29th Anniversary. Free tours depart daily at 11am, Noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm from the Sea Lion Statue west of the PIER 39 Entrance Plaza.

Is Pier 39 same as Fisherman’s Wharf?

Once a popular hub of San Francisco’s fishing industry, Fisherman’s Wharf is now a dining, shopping and entertainment destination for visitors to the Bay Area. Pier 39 is in San Francisco Fisherman’s Wharf, at Beach St. and The Embarcadero.

Does San Francisco have seals or sea lions?

California sea lions have always been present in San Francisco Bay. They started to haul out on docks of Pier 39 in September 1989. Ever since September 1989 the number of sea lions on Seal Rock has been steadily decreasing, while their number on Pier 39 has generally increased. …

Where do sea lions sleep at night?

Sleep. On land, California sea lions exhibit a variety of sleeping postures. They commonly sleep on the beach with all four flippers tucked under the body or with the foreflippers tucked under but the hind flippers together and extended.

Does Pier 39 have seals or sea lions?

While the number of sea lions at K-Dock rise and fall with the seasons, available food supply and natural migration patterns, the world famous sea lions always have a home at PIER 39.

When did the sea lions start at Pier 39?

A few California sea lions began “hauling out” on PIER 39’s K-Dock shortly after the Loma Prieta earthquake hit San Francisco in October 1989. By January 1990, the boisterous barking pinnipeds started to arrive in droves and completely took over K-Dock, much to the exasperation of PIER 39’s Marina tenants.

Where do sea lions go in the summer?

During the summer months, the sea lions migrate south to the Channel Islands for breeding season, but in recent years a small group stays year-round at PIER 39’s K-Dock. Click here to learn more about the sea lions and watch them live on our Sea Lion Webcam. Want to learn more about the world famous sea lions?

How to tell a male sea lion from a female sea lion?

You can distinguish males from females: males develop a bump or “crest” on their heads at four or five years of age. A majority of the sea lions at PIER 39 are male. Sea lions have external ear flaps—seals do not.

How to view the sea lion live webcam?

To view the Sea Lion LIVE webcam, press the “GO LIVE” button. From there, you can press “Control” to choose a position, snap a screenshot, pause it or enter a full-screen mode. Please contact HD Relay for any technical issues related to the camera presentation at [email protected].