New Steller Sea Lion at Pier 39
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Pier 39's sea lion docks sit in this bay, the largest U.S. West Coast estuary
The law that forbids harassing or moving Pier 39's sea lions was enacted in this year
Pier 39's sea lions draw ~10 million visitors to SF per year!
After arriving uninvited in 1990, the sea lions displaced boat owners at K-Dock — but the colony now draws millions of tourists and contributes an estimated $50M+ annually to San Francisco's economy.
Steller sea lions are the largest eared seals on Earth!
Males can top 2,400 lbs — bigger than a horse! Once listed as endangered, their numbers have rebounded thanks to conservation efforts. Dive deeper at Wikipedia