Help Us Protect Marine Life Like This Adorable Seal Pup!
We absolutely adored this precious Seal pup during our recent EYES monitoring at La Jolla Children’s Pool. She’s now part of Wildlife Jewels’ Collections of featured wildlife, raising awareness for seal pups and their protection.
Harbor Seal pup at La Jolla Children’s Pool, 2025
© Wildlife Jewels® | Photo by Azi S.
Help Us Protect Marine Life Like This Adorable Seal Pup!
We absolutely adored this precious seal pup during our recent EYES monitoring at La Jolla Children’s Pool. Seal pups are especially vulnerable in their early weeks—they need to rest, nurse, and grow without human disturbance.
Getting too close, trying to touch, or chasing seals into the water can cause stress, separate them from their group or young, and even lead to injury. Under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), it’s illegal to harass, feed, touch, or disturb any marine mammal in the wild. “Harassment” includes any action that disrupts natural behaviors like resting, nursing, or sheltering, and can harm their health or survival. These protections are enforced by NOAA Fisheries and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to keep seals and other marine life safe.
She’s now part of Wildlife Jewels’ Collections of featured wildlife, raising awareness for seals and their protection.
🤝 Want to help us protect marine life? Join Wildlife Jewels’ EYES monitoring team to help report threats and locate distressed wildlife.
Discover our Marine Mammal Rescue Resources for Southern California.
Discover Wildlife Jewels EYES Program, dedicated to monitoring sea life along the California coast.
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Video: Willets & Black Turnstones at Crystal Cove State Marine Conservation Area (SMCA) © 2025 Wildlife Jewels®/ by Azi S.
Discover the Wildlife Jewels® EYES Program — Help us monitor, rescue, and collect vital data on our Ocean Jewels along the California coast! 🌊🐚
💙 “At Wildlife Jewels®, we believe every wildlife is precious, and we are endlessly fascinated by the magic of ocean life—from the tiny Antarctic krill to the inspiring Western Gull and the extraordinary Horn Shark. Many of the world’s most transformative innovations are inspired by ocean life, and they deserve our care and protection. Join us in our mission to protect them!” ~ Azi Sharif PhD, Founder & Executive Director at Wildlife Jewels®
Happy World Oceans Day!
Our precious marine life faces a devastating crisis, from chemical pollution and petrochemicals to algal blooms, fishing gear entanglement, plastic pollution, overfishing, ship strikes, and so much more. On this World Ocean Day, Wildlife Jewels® is honored to share some of our recently launched and emerging ocean programs dedicated to protecting our majestic ocean life.
In this video, check out some of the precious wildlife we recently spotted at La Jolla Cove in just one hour. Their lives depend on the well-being of our ocean!
Join us in our mission to protect these magnificent creatures.
Cormorant's, Sea Lions, Elegant Terns, Royal Terns, California Brown Pelicans, Western Gulls, Heermann's Gulls and more amazing wildlife we recently spotted at La Jolla Cove.
Stunning Cormorant with her chicks sitting on the signature Wildlife Jewels® gemstone, Sea Lions, Pelicans, Cormorant’s & Gulls at La Jolla Cove
Wildlife Jewels® Ocean: Celebrating MPA Day at Crystal Cove State Marine Conservation Area
Yesterday we honored the global importance and beauty of Marine Protected Areas—vital ocean sanctuaries where wildlife can rest, feed, and flourish with fewer disturbances. At Crystal Cove State Marine Conservation Area (SMCA), we enjoyed seeing magnificent Willets and Black Turnstones relaxing and bathing at the water’s edge.
Willet at Crystal Cove State Marine Conservation Area (SMCA), August 1, 2025
© Wildlife Jewels® | Photo by Azi S.
Celebrating MPA Day!
Yesterday we honored the global importance and beauty of Marine Protected Areas—vital ocean sanctuaries where wildlife can rest, feed, and flourish with fewer disturbances.
At Crystal Cove State Marine Conservation Area (SMCA), we enjoyed seeing magnificent Willets and Black Turnstones relaxing and bathing at the water’s edge. Moments like these remind us just how valuable protected marine areas are for countless shorebirds, marine mammals, and coastal species whose survival depends on these special places.
Let's continue protecting these incredible habitats and the precious wildlife that depend on them.
Video: Willets & Black Turnstones at Crystal Cove State Marine Conservation Area (SMCA) © 2025 Wildlife Jewels®/ by Azi S.
Discover the Wildlife Jewels® EYES Program — Help us monitor, rescue, and collect vital data on our Ocean Jewels along the California coast! 🌊🐚
💙 “At Wildlife Jewels®, we believe every wildlife is precious, and we are endlessly fascinated by the magic of ocean life—from the tiny Antarctic krill to the inspiring Western Gull and the extraordinary Horn Shark. Many of the world’s most transformative innovations are inspired by ocean life, and they deserve our care and protection. Join us in our mission to protect them!” ~ Azi Sharif PhD, Founder & Executive Director at Wildlife Jewels®
Happy World Oceans Day!
Our precious marine life faces a devastating crisis, from chemical pollution and petrochemicals to algal blooms, fishing gear entanglement, plastic pollution, overfishing, ship strikes, and so much more. On this World Ocean Day, Wildlife Jewels® is honored to share some of our recently launched and emerging ocean programs dedicated to protecting our majestic ocean life.
In this video, check out some of the precious wildlife we recently spotted at La Jolla Cove in just one hour. Their lives depend on the well-being of our ocean!
Join us in our mission to protect these magnificent creatures.
Cormorant's, Sea Lions, Elegant Terns, Royal Terns, California Brown Pelicans, Western Gulls, Heermann's Gulls and more amazing wildlife we recently spotted at La Jolla Cove.
Stunning Cormorant with her chicks sitting on the signature Wildlife Jewels® gemstone, Sea Lions, Pelicans, Cormorant’s & Gulls at La Jolla Cove
Wildlife Jewels Explore Wildlife Days La Jolla Cove & California Brown Pelicans
During our recent coastal wildlife monitoring walk at La Jolla Cove, we were delighted to see California Brown Pelicans thriving. It is incredible to witness their recovery since the devastating pelican starvation crisis that began in April.
California Brown Pelicans at La Jolla Cove, July 20, 2024 | By © Wildlife Jewels
California Brown Pelicans at La Jolla Cove
During our recent coastal wildlife monitoring walk at La Jolla Cove, we were delighted to see California Brown Pelicans thriving. It is incredible to witness their recovery since the devastating pelican starvation crisis that began in April.
We're excited to announce that one of these majestic birds will be showcased in our soon to be revealed Wildlife Jewels® Collections exhibition! Stay tuned for more details, stunning photos, and information on how you can contribute to the protection of these precious birds!
Learn about ways you can join our wildlife monitoring team to track and report distressed wildlife.
Wildlife Jewels® coastal wildlife monitoring observation | Sea Lion with her Pup | Two Distressed Sea Lion Pups | at La Jolla Cove July 9, 2024 ©WildlifeJewels
Protecting Sea Lions at La Jolla Cove: La Jolla Cove Sea Lions Urgently Need Your Help
During our wildlife monitoring walk at La Jolla Cove last week, we were disturbed to spot and report two distressed sea lion pups. Since then, it has been reported that three dead pups have been found on the beach, and two others had to be rescued.
Sea Lion with her Pup at La Jolla Cove, July 9, 2024 | By © Wildlife Jewels
Protecting Sea Lions at La Jolla Cove: How You Can Help
During our wildlife monitoring walk at La Jolla Cove last week, we were disturbed to spot and report two distressed sea lion pups. Since then, it has been reported that three dead pups have been found on the beach, and two others had to be rescued.
Unfortunately, the large crowds and public interference, including petting the sea lions, have likely contributed to these deaths.
To protect these majestic sea lion pups, we need rangers to monitor the sea lions and track public interference. Additionally, placing cones and signs to educate the public about the sea lion pups and the threats they face is crucial.
Take Action via SD Seal Society!
Learn more about this tragic situation by watching this video by CBS8 and SD Seal Society.
Learn about ways you can join our wildlife monitoring team to track and report human-induced threats to wildlife and distressed wildlife.
Wildlife Jewels® coastal wildlife monitoring observation | Sea Lion with her Pup | Two Distressed Sea Lion Pups | at La Jolla Cove July 9, 2024 ©WildlifeJewels