There has a been a proliferation of sea lions at Shilshole, taking over and damaging docks, limiting access to slips and aggressive behavior towards people that get close. Be aware, stay back and hope they move on back to California next month. Here are some articles regarding why there are so many and their migration patterns….

• Follow the herring: Why sea lions have been calling Shilshole Marina home | Puget Sound Institute
• California sea lions in Puget Sound and vicinity | Encyclopedia of Puget Sound
• Puget Sound Fishing Group | Salmon loss due to sea lions and seals | Facebook