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The Loma Prieta Earthquake of October 17, 1989, and subsequent K-Dock marina re-allocation have contributed to the establishment and growth of the pinniped haul-out site at PIER 39.
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How has the pinniped population at PIER 39 been influenced by historical events?
The Loma Prieta Earthquake of October 17, 1989, and subsequent K-Dock marina re-allocation have contributed to the establishment and growth of the pinniped haul-out site at PIER 39.