2 Research Questions

Question 1:Why do seals flock to La Jolla cove?

Among the many beaches of San Diego the wildlife differs. Garibaldi and sea lions seem to be only prescent La Jolla. I aim to figure out why and how wildlife differs between beaches by looking at the surrounding environment and quality of the water. Seals gather at the Childrens Pool beach in La Jolla cove which was previously meant to be a beach for the community. It is controvesial topic as to whether or not the beach should be for seals or humans but what I want to know is why the seals come to the childrens pool. While other students are writing about the social topic I would want to write about the science behind why the seals come.

Question 2:
How does the surrounding environment and water quality affect the Garibaldi in La Jolla cove

Garibaldi live all across the pacific ocean from Monterey to Baja California. Garibaldi flock to La Jolla cove in San Diego California though. I am curious as to why you do not see Garibaldi in other local San Diego Beaches so I am looking for clues as to why Garibaldi flock to La Jolla cove and how the surrounding environment and water quality affects the gold state fish. There is also a social issue surrounding the Garibaldi fish. The Garibaldi is the California state fish and is protected against fishers. It is the only state fish to be protected by State Law.

CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE
TITLE 1. GENERAL
DIVISION 2. STATE SEAL, FLAG, AND EMBLEMS
CHAPTER 2. STATE FLAG AND EMBLEMS
SECTION 420-429.8

425.6. The garibaldi (Hypsypops rubicundus) is the official state marine fish.