Monday, March 23, 2020

Oceanside Sea Lions


Oceanside Harbor is looking very void these days.  
A scene like this, on such a beautiful sunny day, would have been unheard of just a few weeks ago.

And then you find little reminders about the current situation.

Lucky for us we can walk here, getting our daily dose of vitamin D in such an interesting setting (without breaking any current restrictions). 


The Marine Mammal Protection Act has provided sea lions (and all marine mammals) with social distancing since 1972.  The laws are extensive, but all you really need to know is that it is illegal for your actions to alter their behaviors.  So don't do it.

Many people call sea lions seals.
Although they are both pinnipeds they are notably distinct.
Sea lions are "eared seals".  They are also much larger, louder and more aggressive than seals, and so are so much to fun to observe.



Oceanside is addictive, the longer you use it the more you love it.



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