Wildlife Jewels Urges Space for an Injured Harbor Seal Pup at Children’s Pool
Injured harbor seal pup Kyanite at Children’s Pool in La Jolla. Filmed from a distance using zoom. © Wildlife Jewels / Azi Sharif, July 10, 2026.
Urgent: Injured Harbor Seal Pup Kyanite Needs Space to Rest and Receive Help
During our EYES field surveys at Children’s Pool, Wildlife Jewels has continued observing Kyanite, an injured harbor seal pup, since June 28. She has a deep wound near her left shoulder/front flipper and appears to have difficulty moving.
Sadly, during our observations, Kyanite has had no opportunity to haul out and rest on the sand—or potentially be reached by authorized rescue responders—because repeated close approaches have prevented her from resting safely.
Yesterday, Kyanite was repeatedly approached at close range. When one individual suddenly walked directly toward her, she was forced back into the water. We did not see her return until late evening, when high tide had covered the rocks. She repeatedly attempted to haul out onto the sand but was unable to because visitors remained too close.
If you see Kyanite resting on the sand:
📞 Immediately call SeaWorld Rescue: 1-800-541-7325
Keep her in sight from a safe distance. Do not approach her or encourage others to approach.
Please report any disturbance or harassment to NOAA Fisheries Enforcement: 1-800-853-1964, including chasing, touching, surrounding, throwing objects toward her, or approaching so closely that she moves, enters the water, or is unable to rest or haul out.
Giving Kyanite space may be her best chance to rest and receive help.
What Could Make a Lifesaving Difference for This Precious Seal Pup?
Through our routine monitoring, we have repeatedly observed seals attempting to haul out onto the sand directly beside the seawall. A temporary protective buffer placed immediately along that section—even extending just one to two feet onto the sand—could keep visitors from occupying the exact area the seals need to reach land. Wildlife Jewels cannot place barriers there independently; they would need to be placed by the City or another authorized authority
Giving Kyanite access to this small stretch of sand could allow her to rest and provide SeaWorld Rescue with a critical opportunity to reach her safely. Without that protected space, she may continue to be blocked from hauling out, forced back into the water, and lose a vital chance to survive.
Why Space Matters
For an injured seal pup, space is life-saving. She needs a safe opportunity to come ashore and rest on the sand so authorized rescue teams have the best chance to reach and safely assist her.
How You Can Help
If you see this seal pup, please keep your distance, do not approach, and call SeaWorld Rescue right away while keeping the pup in sight from a safe distance: 1-800-541-7325.
Please give seals and sea lions plenty of space, stay behind posted barriers, and report injured or distressed marine mammals immediately.
Quick reporting and giving wildlife space can help save lives.
Video caption/credit:
Injured harbor seal pup at Children’s Pool in La Jolla. Photographed from a distance using a zoom lens. © Wildlife Jewels / Azi Sharif, July 10, 2026.
Video caption/credit:
Injured harbor seal pup at Children’s Pool in La Jolla. Photographed from a distance using a zoom lens. © Wildlife Jewels / Azi Sharif, June 28, 2026.
For reporting guidelines in San Diego or Orange County, visit: wildlifejewels.org/report-wildlife
For general emergency and harassment reporting see our Rescue Resources for San Diego County HERE.
Join the Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew to help us track cases, report hrassments, support next steps when needed, and connect animals with authorized care. Trained volunteers may also assist with the rescue and transport of birds.
Join us and together let’s work to ensure safety of our precious wildlife!
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