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A 100-yard safety buffer zone is recommended around haul-out sites, such as K-Dock, to minimize disturbance and prevent harassment of Zalophus californianus, in accordance with MMPA guidelines.
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What is the recommended safety buffer zone around California sea lion haul-out sites?
A 100-yard safety buffer zone is recommended around haul-out sites, such as K-Dock, to minimize disturbance and prevent harassment of Zalophus californianus, in accordance with MMPA guidelines.