Just a month ago, a dock at Pier 39 was overrun with sea lions. Around 2,000 males piled on top of each other on wooden floats, barking, braying and breaking a population record at the tourist magnet.

The sea lion population at the dock reached a record high of 1,701 in November 2009. Those unable to visit Pier 39 in person can still enjoy the sea lions via a live cam . Reach Aidin Vaziri ...