Coastal Commission weighs partial closure of La Jolla Cove amid sea lion incidents
TL;DR
The California Coastal Commission debated a possible partial closure of La Jolla Cove after recent incidents involving people and sea lions, including a viral video of a teen attack. While the city has implemented measures like more rangers, new signage, and cones, officials discussed future steps such as a viewing platform and cameras. Enforcement remains challenging because the Marine Mammal Protection Act is federal law, and San Diego officials are exploring other local statutes; no decision to close the Cove has been made, and some commissioners urged stronger actions to protect wildlife and manage beach access.
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- ‘Completely out of control’: Coastal Commission discusses whether partial closure of La Jolla Cove is needed San Diego Union-Tribune
- Teenager pleas guilty to attacking California sea lion in viral video The Guardian
- California Coastal Commission considers closing La Jolla Cove to protect sea lions nbcsandiego.com
- 'Unacceptable': La Jolla man who admitted kicking a sea lion faces a year in jail and $100,000 fine Los Angeles Times
- Teen admits in guilty plea to kicking sea lion in La Jolla Cove San Diego Union-Tribune
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