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California Sea Lions Gather in Vancouver for Herring Run

3/4/2026

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Hundreds of California sea lions have gathered at Deep Bay on Vancouver Island, waiting for the herring run.
David Rosen of UBC Institute for Oceans and Fisheries described herring as fatty and easy to catch in large groups.
People and dogs must stay at least 100 meters from sea lions, which are expected to remain in Deep Bay until late April or early May before returning to California for breeding.

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Story summary

Hundreds of California sea lions have gathered at Deep Bay on Vancouver Island, waiting for the herring run.
David Rosen of UBC Institute for Oceans and Fisheries described herring as fatty and easy to catch in large groups.
People and dogs must stay at least 100 meters from sea lions, which are expected to remain in Deep Bay until late April or early May before returning to California for breeding.