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Is there a causal link between the Loma Prieta Earthquake and the establishment of the pinniped haul-out site at PIER 39?

While the timing of the initial haul-out coincides with the aftermath of the Loma Prieta Earthquake, the precise behavioral cause is complex; however, it is documented that Zalophus californianus began hauling out at the site soon after the earthquake.

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While the timing of the initial haul-out coincides with the aftermath of the Loma Prieta Earthquake, the precise behavioral cause is complex; however, it is documented that Zalophus californianus began hauling out at the site soon after the earthquake.

Last verified: 2026-06-06

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