In the Field with OARRA: Monitoring Ocean Wildlife and Coastal Conditions
California Sea Lions, March 12, 2026
Last week, Wildlife Jewels joined Ocean Animal Response and Research Alliance (OARRA) on a Survey & Monitoring trip to observe the majestic ocean animals of the California coast, the habitats they depend on, and the environmental conditions around them.
Each observation contributes to a larger picture of wildlife health, habitat use, behavior, and human impact — valuable field data that can help inform conservation and protect ocean life.
OARRA’s work helps advance marine wildlife monitoring, response, and understanding of environmental threats.
It was inspiring to witness and support this invaluable work in the field.
Discover OARRA.
Video: Willets & Black Turnstones at Crystal Cove State Marine Conservation Area (SMCA) © 2025 Wildlife Jewels®/ by Azi S.
💙 “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
