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Año Nuevo State Park: Explore the Natural Wonders
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Yoda and Leia are among first stranded sea lions this season
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Hundreds of sea lions sickened along Calif. coastline
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The Golden Shore: California's Love Affair with the Sea: Helvarg
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New peril for California beachgoers: aggressive, biting sea lions
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Popular California Beach Trying to Save Harassed Sea Lions by
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Another attempt to industrialize the coast': California's Central
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Sea lions love basking on boats in the Newport Harbor; boat owners
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