San Diego organizations push for sea lion management plan at La Jolla Cove NBC 7 San Diego [Video]

For decades, La Jolla Cove has been a popular attraction for tourists. Many enjoy the panoramic views off the coast of San Diego, while others enjoy the proximity to marine wildlife. However, for locals, the Cove has remained an epicenter of controversy surrounding the interactions between visitors and seals and sea lions.

Now, some are calling for stronger solutions from local leaders, including one idea to get sea lions off the beach.

Bob Evans is the president of La Jolla Parks and Beaches. His nonprofit serves as a community advisory group to the city of San Diego.

“We’re right in the middle of summer season, and every day that goes by is a threat to human or wildlife, and every day we’re losing part of the beach,” Evans said.

Evans fears city leaders will close off beach access to the public in an effort to protect wildlife, just as they did with Point La Jolla.

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