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SF Pier's Sea Lions Suddenly Vanish

El Niño may be a factor, but biologists mystified

By Will McCahill,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 28, 2009 6:34 PM CST

(Newser) – The sea lions that are among the more authentic attractions on San Francisco’s touristy Pier 39 have suddenly, and inexplicably, disappeared. The beasts showed up at the wooden docks alongside the pier unexpectedly 20 years ago, and in winter as many as 300 would...   Read full story »

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