Are the sea lions at Pier 39 right now?
Are the sea lions at Pier 39 right now?
Today, the sea lions are present at Pier 39 from late summer (late July) to late spring (mid May) and there are typically 150 to over 600 hauled out. Sea lions migrate to areas across the Pacific Coast, from Vancouver to the southern tip of Baja.
Are seals still at Fisherman’s Wharf?
There are resident seals at Fisherman’s Wharf all the time beside the fish store. You can buy herring from the store and feed them.
What happened to sea lions at Pier 39?
The weight of the sea lions–often thousands of pounds–caused K-Dock to submerge, become waterlogged and eventually fall apart. In an attempt to repair K-Dock, PIER 39 built twelve 10′ x 12′ floats which were placed between the fingers of K-Dock.
Why are there so many sea lions at Pier 39?
With a plentiful supply of food from the Bay and an environment protected from predators, the PIER 39 Marina proved to be an ideal living situation for the sea lions. Within a few short months, the number of sea lions grew to more than 300 and hit an all-time record of 1,701 in November 2009.
Are there sea lions at Fisherman’s Wharf?
At first they numbered from 10-50, but due to a plentiful herring supply, available dock space and the marina’s protected environment, the population grew to more than 300 within a few months. Each winter, the population can increase up to 900 sea lions, most of which are male.
Why is Pier 39 so famous?
PIER 39 is known for its spectacular views of San Francisco Bay including the Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge and Alcatraz, as well as the world famous California sea lions hauled out on K-Dock. PIER 39 is owned, leased and managed by Moor + South/PIER Management Co., LP.
What time of year are sea lions at Pier 39?
The sea lion San Francisco’s best time of year to view the most is late July–mid May. In June-July many sea lions leave PIER 39 docks to breed. But there will still be a few hanging around to see. Know before you go: Check the PIER 39 sea lion web cam here to see how many there are today.