The recent sea lion stampede in Monterey Harbor, described as "horrific" by marine biologist Lisa Uttal, resulted from unexpected disturbances, conflicting with their usual calm behavior.
Nicholas Rahaim noted that the increased congregations of sea lions in Monterey Harbor, a result of abundant food sources, signal a new trend despite the area's historical sea lion presence.
Rahaim described the continued rise in sea lion population as a "conservation success story," but highlighted that their presence increases chances for negative human interaction.
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