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Popular southern California beach indefinitely shut down to protect sea lions
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Scratch my chin, please., Why the sea lions keep tilti…
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San Diego shuts popular beaches to protect sea lions
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Sea Lion San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants
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Sea lion - Wikipedia
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Beachgoers flee sparring sea lions in viral video: 'Godzilla is chasing them', US news
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San Diego establishes sea lion sanctuary on La Jolla beaches
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Toxic algae suspected in deaths of sea lions and dolphins
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Year-Round Closure To Protect Sea Lions
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San Diego closes off a sea lion hot spot where selfie-taking humans are just too much
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In Oceanside Harbor, the sea lions are winning - Los Angeles Times
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San Diego seeks permit to protect sea lions from public - The San Diego Union-Tribune