Blog#9

The article i read about was one about the controversy with the la jolla's childrens pool. i think its really important to our project, because seals could have illnesses, or bacteria on them that arent safe to humans, or they could contaminate the water. It relates because our water samples could show that the seals should either leave, or be left completely alone.

This article, and many other can be found anywhere. There are thousands of articles and things about this, because it is so controversial.

http://www.amwest-travel.com/awt_sdseal.html

"A controversy has developed over the purpose of the beach. Harbor seal advocates want it to be treated as a marine mammal sanctuary, while Children's Pool advocates want to preserve it for recreational swimming.

The presence of the seals has become a tourist draw, with many visitors coming to Children's Pool Beach just to see the seals. Lifeguards and seal advocates monitor the beach to prevent interactions between visitors and the seals. Swimming is allowed but not recommended due high fecal coliform counts. To return Children's Pool to its 1931 conditions would require the City to dredge and remove 75% of the sand which has built up in the pool over the past 78 years..."