EYES La Jolla: A Precious Harbor Seal Pup Sapphirine and How We Can Help Protect Her World
Photo featuring a precious harbor seal at Children’s pool, La Jolla, CA May 17, 2025, by Azi Sharif from a safe distance via zoom © Wildlife Jewels
Meet Sapphirine the Seal, a precious harbor seal pup we had the honor of observing at an EYES La Jolla monitoring day at Children’s Pool La Jolla in May. 🦭💙
Harbor seal pupping season in La Jolla is one of the most magical times of year, and we are lucky to share the coastline with these magnificent seals.
We can all help protect La Jolla’s seals and pups by:
Staying quiet and giving seals plenty of space
Following posted signs and keeping dogs off the beach and bluffs where they’re not allowed
Reporting distressed seals and pups to local rescue teams immediately SeaWorld Rescue 1-800-541-SEAL (7325)
Report any signs of harassment immediately
As we near pupping season, here are some actions you can take to protect Seals:
• Visit the San Diego Seal Society to learn about their vital docent and protection work💙
• Join the EYES™ Hearts Seals La Jolla—a Wildlife Jewels EYES initiative to inspire and empower the community to protect La Jolla’s Seals during pupping season and beyond💙
Get Inspired: 🦭 Discover Jewels of La Jolla, a special Wildlife Jewels Arts & Education program shedding light on La Jolla’s magical wildlife.
Video featuring Sapphirine the harbor Seal May 17, 2025 at Children’s Pool La Jolla © Wildlife Jewels by Azi Sharif
Join our upcoming EYES La Jolla Wildlife Walk and learn more about ways you can help protect the precious Seals and their adorable pups at La Jolla!
Discover Wildlife Jewels Rescue and EYES™ Updates
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Wildlife Jewels continues monitoring injured harbor seal pup Kyanite at La Jolla's Children's Pool. Giving her space to haul out could provide a chance for rescue.
Wildlife Jewels documented at least 10 entangled cormorants in one day at Point La Jolla. Learn about this growing seabird entanglement crisis and ongoing monitoring efforts.
Wildlife Jewels® documented Blue-Banded Brown Pelican 429 during a Point La Jolla Search Scout survey, helping track the bird's recovery after rehabilitation.
During our EYES field surveys at Children’s Pool, we have continued observing the same injured harbor seal pup since June 28. She has a deep wound near her left shoulder/front flipper and appears to have difficulty moving.
During our EYES Children’s Pool survey yesterday, Wildlife Jewels documented a precious seal pup with a concerning open wound on the left neck/shoulder area.
Wildlife Jewels documented a yearling sea lion badly entangled in fishing line in La Jolla before SeaWorld Rescue successfully rescued her. Learn how discarded fishing gear threatens marine wildlife.
A California Brown Pelican in distress at San Marcos High School was safely rescued through coordinated efforts between Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew, San Diego Humane Society, and SeaWorld Rescue.
Thank you to everyone who attended a recent Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew training session at La Jolla Shores.
🚨 California Brown Pelicans need your help
California Brown Pelicans need your help. A concerning number have recently been found distressed along our coast, and other seabirds, including cormorants, are affected as well.
🚨 ENTANGLED WILDLIFE ALERT — La Jolla Cove 🚨
During our recent EYES wildlife monitoring at La Jolla Cove, we documented two entangled Brandt’s cormorants within ~2 feet of each other—including clearly visible rope/line. 💔
We’ve launched a neighborhood group for the La Jolla community to share local wildlife rescue resources and guidance specific to our coastline.
Last week, Wildlife Jewels hosted a hands-on Rescue Crew training in La Jolla focused on coastal birds. Using props, we practiced responsible response skills—how to recognize signs of distress, coordinate safely, and support bird rescue when professional help is needed.
Introducing the Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew (Pilot Program) for Birds | La Jolla Cove and North County San Diego.
Wildlife Jewels® is launching the Rescue Crew (Pilot Program) in La Jolla to support responsible wildlife observation, reporting, and coordination with authorized responders along the Southern California coast.
Meet Jade — a beautiful sea lion who we recently spotted during our EYES La Jolla monitoring, with a severe entanglement around her neck. Thanks to the quick action of San Diego marine mammal responders, the lines were successfully removed, and she’s now healing beautifully.
We encountered this precious sea lion at La Jolla Cove on July 5th. If you see her—or any other entangled sea lions, seals, or seabirds—please report the sighting immediately using our Entangled Wildlife Form and the rescue hotline numbers provided in the link below.
✨ This gull family, lovingly named The Cliffside Crystals, has been monitored by Wildlife Jewels since nest building at La Jolla Children’s Pool. Despite ongoing challenges from human disturbance, both parents and fledglings continue to persevere—shining as a symbol of hope along our coastline.
🆘 Our Precious Gulls Need Your Help!
A devastating illness is suddenly impacting gulls across Southern California, leaving many sick and dying. Every moment counts — we need your help to spot and report distressed gulls before it’s too late.
💔This precious 7-week-old fledgling gull chick— and her devoted parents — have been part of our EYES wildlife monitoring program since the day she hatched.
Celebrating the release of 13 precious California Brown Pelicans who were impacted by the recent, devastating domoic acid poisoning crisis.
We encountered this precious sea lion at La Jolla Cove on July 5th. If you see her—or any other entangled sea lions, seals, or seabirds—please report the sighting immediately using our Entangled Wildlife Form and the rescue hotline numbers provided in the link below.
After weeks of documenting entangled seabirds at Point La Jolla, a precious Brandt’s Cormorant finally became reachable. Meet Azurite and follow her journey from fishing gear entanglement to rescue and a second chance.