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julie larsen maher
New signs will soon be posted around La Jolla’s shores gently remind all, especially visiting tourists, to be mindful of the sea lion pupping season.
June 1 marks the beginning of pupping season in which our aquatic, barking friends begin to give birth and care for their young. San Diegans are told year after year to respect sea lions’ space yearround since the animals are protected by California, but it is especially important to remind others of this rule during this precious time.
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Posted By Kimberly Wear@kimberly wear on Wed, Feb 24, 2021 at 6:35 AM click to enlarge File Seal pups are cute, but don t touch. They are just waiting for mom to return. The Northcoast Marine Mammal Center, which rescues animals along the coastlines of Humboldt and Del Norte counties, is reminding folks that it s seal pupping season. That means encounters with a young one alone on the beach are possible most likely because the mother is out foraging for food in the water and it’s important to keep a distance and keep dogs away so she will return to her pup. And absolutely no touching.