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Proposed Three-Year Closure of Central California Beach to Protect Declining Seal Population

Credited from: SFGATE

  • The Carpinteria Ad Hoc Harbor Seal Advisory Committee has recommended a three-year closure of a 1,500-foot stretch of Carpinteria State Beach.
  • This area serves as a rookery for harbor seals, a species that has seen a drastic decline in numbers from 365 in 2004 to just 158 in 2023.
  • The current seasonal closure from December to May is seen as inadequate by the committee.
  • Factors contributing to the decline include human and dog activity disturbing seal behaviors essential for survival.
  • The City Council will consider the proposal in January, alongside updates to monitoring efforts and community engagement.

For more information, visit the original article at SFGATE.

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