Sea Lion pup, La Jolla, CA 2026 © Wildlife Jewels / Azi Sharif
🦭 A newborn sea lion pup with an umbilical cord was observed alone along the La Jolla shoreline.
Newborn pups are extremely vulnerable and need space, quiet, and protection from disturbance.
We are wishing for the best possible outcome for this little pup — whether that means being reunited with mom or being rescued by authorized responders.
Please do not approach, touch, feed, or attempt to move any marine mammal.
💙 Every wild life matters.
To report distressed, injured, entangled, or deceased coastal wildlife 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 support next steps when needed, including tracking cases and helping connect wildlife to authorized care.
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Join us and together let’s work to ensure safety of our precious wildlife!
Wildlife Jewels continues to document seabird entanglements in La Jolla, particularly at Point La Jolla, as birds face fishing gear and other pressures.