Point La Jolla, known as one of California’s prime sea lion rookeries, will no longer be accessible to the public after a unanimous vote by the San Diego City Council. The move is intended to put some space between the sea lions and intrusive human visitors. The 8-0 vote Monday afternoon amended the city’s municipal […]
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Hundreds of dead dolphins and sea lions on ‘bad acid trip’ wash up on beaches
More than 200 dead dolphins and sea lions have washed up on beaches in California looking like they were on a “bad acid trip” after being infected with a toxic poison. Wildlife experts have revealed a poisonous algal blooms is said to have caused devastating neurological problems among the animals after they were found dead […]
Harmful Algae Bloom Kills Thousands of Dolphins and Sea Lions off the California Coast
Between June 8 and June 14, thousands of dolphins and sea lions washed up dead along the California coast. The cause of death has been attributed to a harmful algae bloom along the coast of Southern California. The algae produce a neurotoxin that is harmful to marine mammals when it is ingested. Typically, they ingest […]
Home invasions and roadblocks: New Zealand on alert as ‘seal silly season’ begins
Sunbathing on roads, breaking through catflaps, visiting film sets, invading homes and taking in the heat of backyard spa bath covers – New Zealand’s “seal silly season” has officially begun and the country is bracing for an influx of adolescent marine mammals exploring the country’s highways, patios and golf courses. This week, the government issued […]
Male Sea Lions in California Pack on the Pounds & Get Stronger in Response to Climate Change
A recent study published in Current Biology noted that male sea lions that call California home are actually getting bigger, not smaller, as a result of climate change. They have shown an increase in average body size even with continued population growth, which leads to increased competition for food and resources. In the study, which […]
Interesting Animals to Watch at the Zoo
Have you ever visited a zoo only to find that all the animals are sleeping or inside their shelters? Visiting early in the morning is a good way to help ensure the animals are active and awake, but nothing will guarantee active animals. However, no matter when you visit or what the weather is like, […]
How hair dye is helping conservation of Australian sea lion population
An innovative new project is using human hair dye on Australian sea lions at Carnac and Seal Islands off the coast of Perth to track and learn about the local population. Edith Cowan University (ECU) are jointly leading the project with Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) marine researchers, in collaboration with Department of […]
Marine Animals Found on California Beaches with Signs of Domoic Acid Poisoning
Dozens of marine animals in California are being found on beaches with signs of poisoning. The animals appear disoriented and agitated, with their heads bobbing and their mouths foaming. Officials first became concerned in mid-August when sea lions, mostly adult females, were appearing on the southern California coast with signs of poisoning. “We are responding […]