Jewels of La Jolla
by Wildlife Jewels®
Jewels of La Jolla™ is a Wildlife Jewels conservation program that fuses art, science, and firsthand stories from La Jolla’s unique wildlife residents. It shines a light on the “magical jewels” of our coast: every species featured is one we’ve personally encountered through EYES™ La Jolla monitoring. Some we monitored from nest to egg to first flight; some we found distressed or entangled and helped route to rescue; and—despite best efforts—some could not receive help in time, reminding us why prevention and rapid reporting matter. Many we’ve observed thriving in their natural habitats. From Brandt’s cormorants and western gulls to harbor seals, California sea lions, leopard sharks, and tide pool neighbors, these firsthand encounters power our art and community conservation—honoring the lives we’ve met and the precious wildlife we’re working to protect.
In the La Jolla Cove/Children’s Pool Marine Protected Area, rocky reefs, kelp forests, and tidepools teem with life: California sea lions, harbor seals, brown pelicans, Brandt’s cormorants, Western & Heermann’s gulls, elegant terns, black oystercatchers, summer swirls of leopard sharks, bright garibaldi, and tidepool neighbors like octopus, sea stars, and anemones. Their vital role in this coastal ecosystem—and their vulnerability to human-caused threats such as disturbance, feeding, entanglement, and pollution—moves us to act. Through art and creativity, we honor these species, share the challenges they face, and invite our community to help protect them.
Meet our Jewels of La Jolla featured wildlife!
Discover La Jolla’s majestic wildlife, inspiring our art and conservation.
Featured Wildlife: Rhodochrosite the Gull Chick
One of the precious Western Gull chicks we had the delight of monitoring—from nest to first flight!
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Jewels of La Jolla: Sapphire the Harbor Seal
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Jewels of La Jolla: Fluorite the Sea Lion
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Jewels of La Jolla: Lepidolite the Pelican
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Jewels of La Jolla: Calcite the Sea Lion & Pup
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Jewels of La Jolla: Blue Opal the Gull
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Jewels of La Jolla: Orange Zircon the Oystercatcher
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Jewels of La Jolla: Rhodochrosite the Gull Chick
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Jewels of La Jolla: Rhodochrosite the Gull Fledgling
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Jewels of La Jolla: Rhodochrosite the Gull
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Meet Our Jewels™ is an art and conservation initiative by Wildlife Jewels, celebrating the beauty and importance of precious wildlife around the globe. Through fine art, science, hands-on creative programs, fashion collections, and educational experiences, we connect people with the wonder of nature while inspiring action to protect it.
Through this program, we share the stories of remarkable wildlife that have touched our lives—some we monitored from nest to first flight, some we found in distress and helped toward rescue, others we met in rehabilitation as they recovered, and many we observed thriving in their natural habitats. Some inspire us with resilience, others with extraordinary journeys, and all leave a lasting call to protect the world they represent.
Jewels of La Jolla Programs
Through vibrant art, hands-on creations, and inspired design, Jewels of La Jolla shines a light on the treasures of our Marine Protected Area—sea lions and harbor seals, brown pelicans and Brandt’s cormorants, Western & Heermann’s gulls, elegant terns, bright garibaldi, summer leopard sharks, and tidepool neighbors like octopus, sea stars, and anemones—celebrating coastal wonder and calling us to protect this magical wildlife and its vital habitat.
Paint for Wildlife: Jewels of La Jolla Series
Paint for Wildlife™ is a signature Wildlife Jewels art-and-education program where conservation comes to life on a grand canvas. This Jewels of La Jolla edition features a curated collection of coastal and tidepool species—California sea lions, harbor seals, brown pelicans, Brandt’s cormorants, Western & Heermann’s gulls, elegant terns, black oystercatchers, shimmering garibaldi, summertime leopard sharks, and tidepool neighbors like octopus, sea stars, and anemones—each playing a vital role in the health of the La Jolla Marine Protected Area.
Drawn in our Founder’s distinctive Wildlife Jewels® style, the large canvas becomes a living tribute to these extraordinary animals, uniting them in a shared story of beauty, resilience, and the urgent need for protection. Alongside the art, we share their natural history, roles in the ecosystem, and the human-caused threats they face—disturbance, feeding, entanglement, and pollution—to inspire creativity, understanding, and action
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Paint for Wildlife Jewels of La Jolla Founder’s Edition
Original works drawn and painted by Wildlife Jewels® Founder Artist Azi S. in the signature Wildlife Jewels® fine art style — a vibrant tribute to the remarkable wildlife of La Jolla that inspire our conservation mission.
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Paint for Wildlife Jewels of La Jolla Community Edition
Original linework of La Jolla species by Wildlife Jewels® Founder Artist Azi S., painted by participants at community events and workshops — bringing the La Jolla’s biodiversity to life through shared creativity.
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Paint for Wildlife Jewels of La Jolla School Edition
Drawn and painted by students during school workshops or wildlife curriculum activities — encouraging young artists to explore the wonders of La Jolla wildlife and the importance of protecting them.
Learn from Wildlife® Webinars: Jewels of La Jolla
Virtual talks for all ages, exploring the wonders of La Jolla.
Learn from Wildlife®: Schools Edition – Jewels of La Jolla
EYES La Jolla — Coastal Wildlife Education & Community Science
A Wildlife Jewels program
EYES™ La Jolla helps neighbors observe wildlife safely, document coastal hazards, and route reports to authorized responders—supporting the well-being of seals, sea lions, seabirds, and other coastal species at La Jolla Cove and nearby shoreline.
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Wildlife Jewels Collections: Jewels of La Jolla Capsule
From vibrant fine art for exhibitions and education to limited-edition fashion, décor, and accessories, each piece celebrates the enchanting wildlife — most of which have been personally observed and photographed by Wildlife Jewels® Founder Artist Azi S. at La Jolla. Painted and designed in her distinctive style, these creations honor harbor seals, sea lions, brown pelicans, gulls, and other coastal treasures — sharing their beauty and raising awareness of the urgent need to protect them.
Wildlife Jewels Color & Protect: Jewels of La Jolla
Explore the vibrant wonders of La Jolla’s Marine Protected Area through our Jewels of La Jolla™ collection—where Southern California’s coastal wildlife comes to life on the page. From harbor seals and California sea lions to brown pelicans, Brandt’s cormorants, Western & Heermann’s gulls, elegant terns, bright garibaldi, summertime leopard sharks, and tidepool neighbors like octopus, sea stars, and anemones, each mini edition invites children to color, learn, and be inspired to help protect these magical inhabitants of this iconic coastline.
Wildlife Jewels Events
Join us for inspiring events that bring wildlife conservation to life through art, science, and community action. From hands-on workshops and interactive webinars to art showcases, fashion shows, presentations, and community programs, each event is designed to educate, inspire, and empower you to protect wildlife and their habitats.
Protect Wildlife, Create Lasting Change
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