Seabird entanglements on the rise in La Jolla, bird advocate says
Seabird entanglements on the rise in La Jolla, bird advocate says
Seabird entanglements are rising along the La Jolla coastline — and the pattern Wildlife Jewels has been documenting is now in the spotlight in the La Jolla Light and The San Diego Union-Tribune.
Through ongoing EYES monitoring and Rescue Crew Search Scout efforts, Wildlife Jewels documented roughly 80 fishing gear-related seabird entanglements in La Jolla from April through August 19 — nearly 76% at Point La Jolla.
Behind every number is a precious seabird caught in devastating fishing line, hooks or lures — often unable to fully open its beak, fly, swim, feed or survive.
The full story explores what our continued monitoring is revealing, why these numbers represent a minimum documented count, and how consistent observation can help identify emerging threats and individual birds in need of rescue.
We’re grateful to the La Jolla Light and The San Diego Union-Tribune for helping bring greater attention to what La Jolla’s seabirds are facing.
📰 Read the full story and meet the birds behind the numbers.. HERE.
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Wildlife Jewels Rescue: The Local Publication Feature
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About Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew
Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew is a trained volunteer program that supports wildlife search and rescue through observation, field monitoring, reporting, containment support, and transport support. By working alongside wildlife rehabilitation organizations and agency partners, Rescue Crew helps expand response capacity while connecting more wildlife with the care they need.
About EYES
The Wildlife Jewels EYES program is dedicated to observing, documenting, and monitoring wildlife and the threats they face. Through long-term field monitoring and data collection, EYES helps support rescue efforts, conservation, education, and public awareness while inspiring people to value and protect wildlife and their habitats.
Wildlife Jewels was honored to be presented with a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition during the Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew ribbon-cutting ceremony.