Entangled Sea Lion at La Jolla Cove, May 9 2025, by Azi S./ © Wildlife Jewels

⚠️ Content Warning: Injured sea lion shown

During our EYES monitoring walk at La Jolla Cove, sadly we spotted a precious sea lion entangled in fishing gear.

We first saw this precious sea lion whom we’ve named Jasper, on May 1st, and again on May 9th. Her condition is worsening as the net cuts deeper into her neck. She urgently needs to be rescued!!

Sadly, she has not yet been rescued due to the challenges and limited accessibility of her location.

If you spot her or any other entangled marine mammals, please report the sighting immediately to your local licensed marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation center.

To learn how you can support the Wildlife Jewels EYES program in locating and reporting distressed wildlife, Click HERE.

📞 Marine Mammal Rescue Hotlines:

📍 San Diego County: SeaWorld Rescue: (800) 541-7325

📍 Orange County: Pacific Marine Mammal Center: (949) 494-3050

📍 Los Angeles County: Marine Mammal Care Center: (800)-39-WHALE

How You Can Help:

Report Distressed Sea Lions: If you encounter a sea lion showing signs of distress, contact the nearest marine mammal rescue center immediately.

Keep a Safe Distance: Maintain a safe distance from the sea lion and guard the animal until rescuers arrive.

Ensure Public Awareness: Help keep beachgoers and dogs away from the sea lion to minimize stress and potential harm until rescuers arrive.

Discover The Wildlife Jewels EYES program

⚠️ Content Warning: Injured sea lion shown

The following photos and videos shows an entangled Sea Lion with a visible neck wound, shared to raise awareness about her heartbreaking situation, the dangers of discarded fishing gear, and its devastating impact on coastal wildlife.

©WildlifeJewels-EntangledSeaLion-Jasper-9May20251.png

©WildlifeJewels-EntangledSeaLion-Jasper-9May20252.png

©WildlifeJewels-EntangledSeaLion-Jasper-9May20253.png

©WildlifeJewels-EntangledSeaLion-Jasper-9May20254.png

©WildlifeJewels-EntangledSeaLion-Jasper-9May20255.png

©WildlifeJewels-EntangledSeaLion-Jasper-9May20256.png

©WildlifeJewels-EntangledSeaLion-Jasper-9May20257.png

©WildlifeJewels-EntangledSeaLion-Jasper-9May20258.png

"Every single Sea Lion is precious. Every single Sea Lion counts. And every distressed Sea Lion deserves treatment, care and a chance to recover. We must come together to protect and save our magnificent Sea Lions." ~ Azi Sharif, Executive Director at Wildlife Jewels

Entangled Sea Lion at La Jolla Cove, May 1 and May 9 2025, Captured by Azi S./ © Wildlife Jewels

Entangled Sea Lion at La Jolla Cove, May 1 2025, Captured by Azi S./ © Wildlife Jewels

Featured

Wildlife Jewels Rescue, Threats to Wildlife, Ocean, Wildlife Jewels EYES, Wildlife Jewels EYES La Jolla, Gulls, Threats to Gulls

Nesting Gulls at La Jolla Need Your Help: Join Us in Protecting Them

Wildlife Jewels Rescue, Threats to Wildlife, Ocean, Wildlife Jewels EYES, Wildlife Jewels EYES La Jolla, Gulls, Threats to Gulls

Wildlife Jewels Rescue, Wildlife Crisis, Marine Mammal Crisis, Threats to Wildlife, Ocean, Fishing Gear Entanglement, Wildlife Jewels EYES, Wildlife Jewels EYES La Jolla

Entangled Sea Lion “Jasper“ at La Jolla Cove Urgently Needs Help

Wildlife Jewels Rescue, Wildlife Crisis, Marine Mammal Crisis, Threats to Wildlife, Ocean, Fishing Gear Entanglement, Wildlife Jewels EYES, Wildlife Jewels EYES La Jolla

Wildlife Jewels Rescue, Wildlife Crisis, Marine Mammal Crisis, Threats to Wildlife, Ocean, Fishing Gear Entanglement, Wildlife Jewels EYES

🌟 Introducing Wildlife Jewels EYES! 🌟

Wildlife Jewels Rescue, Wildlife Crisis, Marine Mammal Crisis, Threats to Wildlife, Ocean, Fishing Gear Entanglement, Wildlife Jewels EYES

Wildlife Jewels Rescue, Wildlife Crisis, Marine Mammal Crisis, Threats to Wildlife, Ocean, Fishing Gear Entanglement, Wildlife Jewels EYES La Jolla, Wildlife Jewels EYES

Entangled Sea Lion at La Jolla Cove Urgently Needs Help

Wildlife Jewels Rescue, Wildlife Crisis, Marine Mammal Crisis, Threats to Wildlife, Ocean, Fishing Gear Entanglement, Wildlife Jewels EYES La Jolla, Wildlife Jewels EYES

Wildlife Jewels Rescue, Wildlife Crisis, Pelican Crisis, Domoic Acid, Wildlife Jewels EYES, Conservation Collaborators, Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center

California Brown Pelicans Sickened by Domoic Acid Recovering at WWCC

Wildlife Jewels Rescue, Wildlife Crisis, Pelican Crisis, Domoic Acid, Wildlife Jewels EYES, Conservation Collaborators, Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center

Wildlife Jewels Rescue, Wildlife Crisis, Pelican Crisis, Domoic Acid, Wildlife Jewels EYES, Wildlife Jewels EYES La Jolla

Malaia the Pelican’s Rescue at La Jolla Cove and Domoic Acid Crisis

Wildlife Jewels Rescue, Wildlife Crisis, Pelican Crisis, Domoic Acid, Wildlife Jewels EYES, Wildlife Jewels EYES La Jolla

Wildlife Jewels Rescue, Wildlife Crisis, Pelican Crisis, Domoic Acid, Wildlife Jewels EYES, Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center, Conservation Collaborators

From Domoic Acid Poisoning to Recovery: A Brown Pelican’s Story of Hope

Wildlife Jewels Rescue, Wildlife Crisis, Pelican Crisis, Domoic Acid, Wildlife Jewels EYES, Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center, Conservation Collaborators

Wildlife Jewels Rescue, Wildlife Crisis, Pelican Crisis, Domoic Acid, Wildlife Jewels EYES

Pelicans in Crisis: Help Us Save Pelicans

Wildlife Jewels Rescue, Wildlife Crisis, Pelican Crisis, Domoic Acid, Wildlife Jewels EYES

Wildlife Jewels Rescue, Wildlife Crisis, Pelican Crisis, Domoic Acid

A Spark of Hope Amid the Domoic Acid Crisis: Meet Amazonite the Pelican

Wildlife Jewels Rescue, Wildlife Crisis, Pelican Crisis, Domoic Acid

Wildlife Jewels Rescue, Wildlife Crisis, Marine Mammal Crisis, Domoic Acid, Threats to Wildlife, Ocean, Pelican Crisis

Help Us Save Marine Mammals and Seabirds in Crisis

Wildlife Jewels Rescue, Wildlife Crisis, Marine Mammal Crisis, Domoic Acid, Threats to Wildlife, Ocean, Pelican Crisis

Wildlife Jewels Rescue, Wildlife Crisis, Marine Mammal Crisis, Domoic Acid, Threats to Wildlife, Ocean

Help Save Sea Lions with Domoic Acid Poisoning Southern California

Wildlife Jewels Rescue, Wildlife Crisis, Marine Mammal Crisis, Domoic Acid, Threats to Wildlife, Ocean

Wildlife Jewels Rescue, Threats to Wildlife, Wildlife Crisis, LA Fire, Wildfires

Wildlife Rescue Resources for Los Angeles Area Wildlife Fire Victims

Wildlife Jewels Rescue, Threats to Wildlife, Wildlife Crisis, LA Fire, Wildfires

Join us and together let’s work to ensure safety of our precious wildlife!

Entangled Sea Lion “Jasper“ at La Jolla Cove Urgently Needs Help

⚠️ Content Warning: Injured sea lion shown

During our EYES monitoring walk at La Jolla Cove, sadly we spotted a precious sea lion entangled in fishing gear.

We first saw this precious sea lion whom we’ve named Jasper, on May 1st, and again on May 9th. Her condition is worsening as the net cuts deeper into her neck. She urgently needs to be rescued!!

Sadly, she has not yet been rescued due to the challenges and limited accessibility of her location.

If you spot her or any other entangled marine mammals, please report the sighting immediately to your local licensed marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation center.

To learn how you can support the Wildlife Jewels EYES program in locating and reporting distressed wildlife, Click HERE.

How You Can Help:

"Every single Sea Lion is precious. Every single Sea Lion counts. And every distressed Sea Lion deserves treatment, care and a chance to recover. We must come together to protect and save our magnificent Sea Lions." ~ Azi Sharif, Executive Director at Wildlife Jewels

Nesting Gulls at La Jolla Need Your Help: Join Us in Protecting Them

🌟 Introducing Wildlife Jewels EYES! 🌟

Connect with Wildlife Jewels