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Sea lions block Moss Landing road
Hundreds of sea lions crowd Moss Landing road, causing traffic delays as authorities try to clear the area.
In brief
Hundreds of sea lions crowd Moss Landing road, causing traffic delays as authorities try to clear the area. Sea lions have been appearing on Moss Landing road since July, causing traffic delays as authorities work to clear the area. Originally reported by Sfgate.
Sea lions on Sandholdt Road
Hundreds of sea lions have been appearing on Sandholdt Road in Moss Landing since July.
Traffic delays reported
Authorities report sea lions spilling onto the roadway, causing traffic delays as crews work to clear the area.
CHP response
California Highway Patrol uses sirens, barriers and shields to flush sea lions off the road.
Marine Mammal Center insight
Giancarlo Rulli, an associate director at the Marine Mammal Center, says sea lions are common in the area.
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
The area near the sanctuary offers abundant food and rest spots for sea lions.
Heat waves impact
Recent heat waves have made concrete warm for sea lions to rest, causing more road congestion.
Visitor impact
Visitors slow traffic by stopping cars on the bridge to photograph sea lions.
What happens next
Sea lions will likely move later in the season as food sources shift with warming ocean temperatures.
The big picture
Sea lions have been appearing on Moss Landing road since July, causing traffic delays as authorities work to clear the area.
