Weighty sea lions sink boats

Weighty sea lions sink boats

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Story Published: Sep 3, 2008 at 2:15 AM PST

Story Updated: Nov 21, 2008 at 12:37 AM PST

In Newport Beach, California, sea lions are turning into unwelcome guests.  Seems many of them are using moored boats to sunbathe on and the trouble is, they're too heavy... so heavy they even sunk one of the boats.  Fences with netting have proved fruitless - the animals bust right through.  Read the story

We've had our own sea lion problems here in Oregon, where they've been snacking on salmon in the Columbia River.  And there has certainly been a lot of controversy over what to do about them.  Should they be killed?  Should they be relocated?  Should they be left alone? Read the story

What do you think the folks in Newport Beach should do?  Leave a comment below to get your two cents in on the topic.

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