Members rudywoofs (Pam) Posted January 9, 2010 Members Posted January 9, 2010 GRANTS PASS, Ore. – Hundreds of sea lions that abruptly blew out of San Francisco Bay's Pier 39 last Thanksgiving have apparently found a new home at another tourist attraction — 500 miles north on the Oregon coast. Thousands of California sea lions started showing up in December at Sea Lion Caves, a popular tourist draw because of the Stellar sea lions living in the caves. The California sea lions appear to have made the trip because of an abundance of anchovies at the Oregon site, 11 miles north of the town of Florence. Scientists say there is no way to say how many of the newcomers came from Pier 39, where the numbers fell from a peak of 1,701 in October to just 20 by the end of November. But it is likely some did, since they easily swim 100 miles a day searching for food between Mexico and Alaska. Some of the California newcomers came into the cave, but most seem to prefer a nearby rocky beach. Kim Raum-Suryan, a biologist at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, noticed the number of California sea lions at Heceta Head had doubled to some 5,000 in December and, like other scientists, figures the simple answer is food. "My gut feeling is it has something to do with the (ocean warming) El Nino conditions off California, which is driving prey and sea lions up north," she said. There are fewer herrings in San Francisco Bay, and a general decline in sea lion food off California last summer triggered a die-off of young sea lions making the transition from mother's milk to fish. Meanwhile, anchovies have been plentiful in Oregon waters — so plentiful that brown pelicans that normally winter in California are also hanging around, said Bob Emmett, a fisheries biologist for NOAA Fisheries Service in Newport. rest of the story Quote Pam Meddle Not In the Affairs of Dragons; for You Are Crunchy and Taste Good with Ketchup. If we all sang the same note in the choir, there'd never be any harmony. Funny, isn't it, how we accept Grace for ourselves and demand justice for others?
Members phkrause Posted January 9, 2010 Members Posted January 9, 2010 GRANTS PASS, Ore. – Hundreds of sea lions that abruptly blew out of San Francisco Bay's Pier 39 last Thanksgiving have apparently found a new home at another tourist attraction — 500 miles north on the Oregon coast.Thousands of California sea lions started showing up in December at Sea Lion Caves, a popular tourist draw because of the Stellar sea lions living in the caves. The California sea lions appear to have made the trip because of an abundance of anchovies at the Oregon site, 11 miles north of the town of Florence. Scientists say there is no way to say how many of the newcomers came from Pier 39, where the numbers fell from a peak of 1,701 in October to just 20 by the end of November. But it is likely some did, since they easily swim 100 miles a day searching for food between Mexico and Alaska. Some of the California newcomers came into the cave, but most seem to prefer a nearby rocky beach. Kim Raum-Suryan, a biologist at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, noticed the number of California sea lions at Heceta Head had doubled to some 5,000 in December and, like other scientists, figures the simple answer is food. "My gut feeling is it has something to do with the (ocean warming) El Nino conditions off California, which is driving prey and sea lions up north," she said. There are fewer herrings in San Francisco Bay, and a general decline in sea lion food off California last summer triggered a die-off of young sea lions making the transition from mother's milk to fish. Meanwhile, anchovies have been plentiful in Oregon waters — so plentiful that brown pelicans that normally winter in California are also hanging around, said Bob Emmett, a fisheries biologist for NOAA Fisheries Service in Newport. rest of the story Interesting post rudywoofs, and yes I think you make a good point. pk Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Outta Here Posted January 10, 2010 Posted January 10, 2010 In an article I'd read on this a couple of weeks ago, the author noted that the sea lions may have moved because of an internal "prediction" that an earthquake was likely to happen. Just a few minutes ago I read of a 6.5 earthquake this afternoon on the coast of California. "Food for thought?" Quote
Members phkrause Posted January 10, 2010 Members Posted January 10, 2010 In an article I'd read on this a couple of weeks ago, the author noted that the sea lions may have moved because of an internal "prediction" that an earthquake was likely to happen. Just a few minutes ago I read of a 6.5 earthquake this afternoon on the coast of California. "Food for thought?" I wonder what news channel they got that info from? pk Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Outta Here Posted January 10, 2010 Posted January 10, 2010 I don't remember, pkrause; I did post it here a couple of weeks (days?) ago. I'll see if I can find it. Quote
Outta Here Posted January 10, 2010 Posted January 10, 2010 Here's the rest of that article. It was from the BBC, pkrause. Quote: Favourite food The director of public relations for Pier 39, Sue Muzzin, told The Times newspaper: "With animals, you never know. If they are not back on January 15, we'll party with the ones who are here." It may be a small party, as only 20 or so animals are left. Marine experts suspect that the animals originally came to Fisherman's Wharf chasing their favourite food - sardines and anchovies. And they suspect that is why they have gone. "Most likely, they left chasing a food source," said Jeff Boehm, the executive director of the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito. "It's probably what kept them here in the first place," he added. Pier 39 also provided a friendly home because it is out of the reach of their natural predators - great white sharks and orcas. Although the hunt for food seems the likeliest reason for their disappearance, experts admit it is a mystery. One more outlandish theory is that their departure is the sign of an imminent earthquake. The animals arrived soon after the Loma Prieta quake of October 1989. Quote
Members phkrause Posted January 10, 2010 Members Posted January 10, 2010 Aubrey, I meant the sea lions. But thanks for the info. pk Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Woody Posted January 10, 2010 Posted January 10, 2010 Quote: I wonder what news channel they got that info from? FOX (the only reliable news station in America) phkrause 1 Quote May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology.
Members phkrause Posted August 3, 2024 Members Posted August 3, 2024 Sea lions are stranding themselves on California’s coast with signs of poisoning by harmful algae SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — Sea lions are stranding themselves on a long stretch of the California coast and showing signs that they may have been poisoned by a bloom of harmful algae, experts said Thursday. https://apnews.com/article/california-sea-lions-domoic-acid-poisoning-be6f0d816022b8e8e7f26e65c319deac? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
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