Nearly 1,000 barking blubbery sea lions can be seen basking at San Francisco’s Pier 39.
Sea lions bask on the docks at Pier 39 in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, May 2, 2024. About 1,000 sea lions can be spotted, the most since 2009.
The sea lions first came to Pier 39 and claimed it as their own following the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, when 1,700 were counted, but Chandor said that they haven’t seen these current numbers since about 2009.“As soon as we posted it on social media, we saw a marked increase in visitors to Pier 39 and the wharf in general,” Chandor said.
A distinct and pungent fishy odor permeated the pier as dozens of locals and tourists vied for spots to take photos and videos while the sea lions barked, grunted and fought for their own space on the docks. Many wondered if they were just playing or meant business. “I think they’re funny. They look comfortable, and then all of a sudden they’re really pissed off; they’re fierce under all of that relaxation,” Chester said.“They are extremely crowded here, there’s no room at the inn,” Chester said. “They may go look for a beach resort.”Sea lions bark as they bask on the docks at Pier 39 in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, May 2, 2024. About 1,000 sea lions can be spotted, the most since 2009.
Cheryl Chester, of San Francisco, watches as sea lions bask on the docks at Pier 39 in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, May 2, 2024. About 1,000 sea lions can be spotted, the most since 2009.
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