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La Jolla Cove is becoming a sea lion cesspool
This situation would be funny if it wasn't so sad. It's easy to see why the City felt compelled to fence off the cliffs next to the Cove. The cliffs may be unstable, but the people climbing on them were even more unstable. I have watched and regularly participated in the rescue of people who put themselves and others in danger while enjoying the coastline there. Avoiding lawsuits is a proper function of government. People from all over San Diego, both east and west of I-5 enjoy the ambiance an amenities of the La Jolla shoreline. So let me start with some givens: No one is suggesting shooting the seals and sea lions, as has been done by fishermen. People have a right to the ocean that borders their habitat. Seals and sea lions are not endangered and are not protected by the Endangered Species Act. Physically moving the animals is stupid, would be ineffective and impractical, and would probably prove dangerous to the animals. Chemicals, no matter how harmless the manufacturer claims them to be, probably aren't. **Simple solution that protects the public from its own clumsiness and the city from lawsuits and keeps the unhealthy effects at a minimum and is cost effective**: Hire a couple of frisky dogs! They love to chase the birds, (which they never catch), and whose presence would deter the seals and sea lions from taking up residence there. The animals would find a more quiet place to hang out, one less peopled and swimmers and the public would have the beach back, which they rightfully desire. Finally, the humans who use these areas, both the Cove and Casa could reasonably be designated as "transient marine mammals", equally deserving of the protections of the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Now get it together San Diego, and stay classy.— January 27, 2014 noon