Sea Lions or no Sea Lions....That is the Question!
In La Jolla, California the controversy of a children's beach
vs. an animal habitat has been going on for the last ten
years now. And as http://beaches.typepad.com noted, "The
controversy stems from two opposing viewpoints." The view
points of enviornmentalists and animal rights activists and the
view points of receation advocates. For now at least the sea lions have won, but the fight will
undoubtably continue as long as their as those who are unwilling to give up five feet of coastline for
the wellfare of other living creatures. It is amazing how much usable coastline California has been
blessed with and even more amazing that some arn't willing to layout ten feet down the sand. So the
question will remain, Sea Lions or no Sea Lions....That is the qestion!
The beach stretches for miles on end alone the coast of California. By reserving a tiny section for these creatures will help ensure their existence for a longer period of time. These selfless sea animals have resided in La Jolla for many years now and should not be displaced of their home. This displacement can relate to California perfectly. One example is the dispossession of Indian land by incoming Anglos. When will the fight for land end? I say KEEP the sea lions and give them their rightful land!
Posted by: Kelly Thorsch | October 20, 2008 at 08:47 PM
In my opinoin preserving wild life is way more important than yet another beach for kids and families. California's beaches are crowded to the extreme with people and children. Californians are so interested on making the people happy that they tend to forget that this state has hundreds of different species that also call California home.
Posted by: Christina Lee | October 29, 2008 at 12:40 PM
Jessica, thank you for doing a article on this subject. i am originally from out of state & was mortified when i saw the drama around this beach. i live here now & see that if you cross over the parking lot there is another set of steps to go down to & enjoy the beach. it is so sad to see such selfishness. thank you for drawing attention to it.peace,joanne
Posted by: joanne | March 02, 2009 at 03:05 PM