Wildlife Jewels Featured on ABC 10News for La Jolla Seabird Entanglements
Wildlife Jewels® Featured on ABC 10News: Rising Seabird Entanglements in La Jolla
Thank you to ABC 10News and Olivia González-Britt for highlighting the devastating rise in seabird entanglements from fishing hooks and line in La Jolla.
Wildlife Jewels® has been documenting these incidents, rescuing birds we can reach, and advocating for stronger prevention and protection for wildlife in this sensitive coastal habitat.
The ABC 10News story brings attention to the growing impact of fishing gear on local seabirds and the need to move beyond responding to individual incidents toward preventing these injuries from happening in the first place.
Read the full ABC 10News article here.
Watch the full ABC 10News story below.
See an injured or entangled bird? Please report it at WildlifeJewels.org/report-wildlife
Wildlife In The News
The San Diego Union-Tribune and La Jolla Light feature Wildlife Jewels’ ongoing monitoring documenting roughly 80 fishing gear-related seabird entanglements in La Jolla from April through August 19, 2026.
Wildlife Jewels Executive Director Dr. Azi Sharif discusses seabird monitoring, rescue response, and the challenges facing La Jolla’s cormorants and pelicans in San Diego Bird Alliance’s Sketches.
We’re honored to share that Wildlife Jewels and our Rescue Crew have been featured in The Local Publication!
Wildlife Jewels was featured by Del Mar Times and The San Diego Union-Tribune following the launch of Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew, a trained volunteer program supporting coastal wildlife response, rescue pathways, and community stewardship.
Wildlife Jewels was featured by Del Mar Times and The San Diego Union-Tribune following the launch of Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew, a trained volunteer program supporting coastal wildlife response, rescue pathways, and community stewardship.
Wildlife Jewels® Founder & Executive Director, Azi Sharif, PhD, was recently featured in Shoutout SoCal, sharing the mission behind Wildlife Jewels® and our work to protect wildlife through art, science, rescue, habitat restoration, and community action. Read the feature and learn why we believe every wildlife is unique, precious, and must be protected. 💎
Thank you to Spectrum News 1 SoCal for shining a light on Wildlife Jewels’ EYES program, created to help spot and protect distressed coastal wildlife along the California Coast!
Wildlife Jewels Updates
Wildlife Jewels was honored to be presented with a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition during the Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew ribbon-cutting ceremony.
On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, Wildlife Jewels celebrated the official launch of the Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew program with a ribbon cutting ceremony in Solana Beach.
Wildlife Jewels is a proud new Member of IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature, joining a global network dedicated to conserving nature and protecting biodiversity.
Wildlife Jewels has been awarded a City of Newport Beach Cultural Arts Grant for The Art of Newport Beach Wildlife: Community Painting & Showcase, a free community art program celebrating Newport Beach wildlife.
Wildlife Jewels received a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition from U.S. Congressman Dave Min for its wildlife conservation and community impact.
Wildlife Jewels is pleased to share that our Executive Director, Azi Sharif, PhD, will be speaking at the Solana Beach Chamber Mix & Mingle Luncheon on “Protecting Coastal Wildlife in Solana Beach: How Our Community Can Help.”
Wildlife Jewels hosted its 2nd Annual World Wildlife Day Community Celebration at the Newport Beach Civic Center Community Room and Civic Center Park, bringing together more than 130 community members and over 70 volunteers for an inspiring afternoon of wildlife education, art, and hands-on conservation action.
Join Wildlife Jewels for a special Wildlife Conservation Day Walk at La Jolla Cove, followed by a Sunset Savor at Brockton Villa!
Last week Wildlife Jewels® hosted an art show featuring exclusive pieces from Wildlife Jewels’ Arts of Wildlife collection to raise awareness and support for wildlife affected by the recent wildfires.
We’re thrilled to launch our new Jewels of Newport Bay program page — a space to explore the art, stories, and wonders of Newport Bay’s wildlife we’ve featured. Discover our current projects and meet the precious wildlife that inspire them, with more to come — including wildlife-themed fashion pieces, coloring activities, and future community art projects.
Wildlife Jewels is proud to be among leading organizations across the conservation and zoological community formally endorsing the newly introduced Wildlife Confiscations Network Act of 2025! This important bill expands a critical national network to provide urgent care and placement for trafficked wildlife—freeing law enforcement to focus on catching and prosecuting traffickers.
We’re thrilled to have celebrated the Ribbon Cutting of Wildlife Jewels® in Solana Beach! 🎉Thank you to the Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce and everyone who joined us to make this day unforgettable!
You're Invited! 🎀✨Wildlife Jewels Ribbon Cutting Ceremony – Solana Beach! Come celebrate Wildlife Jewels at our official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in Solana Beach!
Last week Wildlife Jewels® hosted an art show featuring exclusive pieces from Wildlife Jewels’ Arts of Wildlife collection to raise awareness and support for wildlife affected by the recent wildfires.
We’re deeply saddened by the devastation caused by the LA fires. 💔 To help, we’re auctioning selected pieces from our Wildlife Jewels® Arts Collection to support wildlife affected by the fires.
Wildlife Jewels Featured on ABC 10News for La Jolla Seabird Entanglements
ABC 10News highlights the rise in seabird entanglements from fishing hooks and line in La Jolla and Wildlife Jewels’ work to document, rescue, and advocate for stronger prevention.