SPOTTED: Meet Jade — A Precious Sea Lion’s Story of Rescue and Hope 💚
Meet Jade — a beautiful sea lion who we recently spotted during our EYES La Jolla monitoring, with a severe entanglement around her neck. Thanks to the quick action of San Diego marine mammal responders, the lines were successfully removed, and she’s now healing beautifully.
Photo of a precious California sea lion at La Jolla Cove. She was entangled in discarded fishing gear, spotted by our EYES La Jolla team, rescued by San Diego marine mammal responders, and is now healing beautifully. Captured by Azi S./ © Wildlife Jewels
Meet Jade — a precious California sea lion who was severely entangled and treated by San Diego marine mammal responders. No fishing line is visible in this footage from our recent observation. She still has a clearly visible neck scar from past entanglement and is on her way to healing.
Sadly, several entangled sea lions remain at La Jolla Cove. Each sighting and report can mean the difference between life and death. Timely, detailed information — including the exact location, time, and clear photos or video — helps rescue teams respond effectively.
If you see an entangled or distressed sea lion:
• Do not approach — give space and use zoom.
• Report immediately with time, exact location, and photos/video.
• In San Diego, call SeaWorld Rescue at (800) 541-7325.
💙 Join Wildlife Jewels® EYES™ La Jolla to help spot, document, and report hazards threatening our coastal wildlife. Every observation helps protect these magnificent marine neighbors.
💙 Your actions can help save lives.
To learn how you can support the Wildlife Jewels EYES program in locating and reporting distressed wildlife, Click HERE.
To Report Entangled 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.
Every single wildlife is precious and every single wildlife counts. Join us in this critical mission to save our magnificent wildlife.
Photo/video of a precious California sea lion at La Jolla Cove. She was entangled in discarded fishing gear, spotted by our EYES La Jolla team, rescued by San Diego marine mammal responders, and is now healing beautifully.
Join us and together let’s work to ensure safety of our precious wildlife!
Entangled Sea Lion at La Jolla Cove Urgently Needs Help!
We encountered this precious sea lion at La Jolla Cove on July 5th. If you see her—or any other entangled sea lions, seals, or seabirds—please report the sighting immediately using our Entangled Wildlife Form and the rescue hotline numbers provided in the link below.
Photo: Entangled Sea Lion at La Jolla Cove, August 20, 2025 by Azi S. / © Wildlife Jewels. During our Wildlife Jewels EYES coastal monitoring at La Jolla Cove, we observed this entangled sea lion, whom we have named Quartz the Sea Lion. We strive to her raise awareness of her struggle, and highlight the devastating impacts of discarded fishing gear on wildlife.
⚠️ Content Warning: This video contains distressing footage of an entangled sea lion with a visible neck wound. It is shared to raise awareness about her heartbreaking condition and the devastating impact of discarded fishing gear on wildlife.
On August 15 and again on August 20, during our Wildlife Jewels EYES monitoring at La Jolla Cove, we observed this precious sea lion suffering from entanglement. She is likely the same individual we documented and reported back on July 5.
We have reported her to the licensed marine mammal rescue authorities. If you see her—or any other entangled wildlife—please report the sighting immediately using our Entangled Wildlife Reporting Form and the rescue hotline numbers provided in the link below.
💙 Your actions can help save lives.
To learn how you can support the Wildlife Jewels EYES program in locating and reporting distressed wildlife, Click HERE.
To Report Entangled 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.
Every single wildlife is precious and every single wildlife counts. Join us in this critical mission to save our magnificent wildlife.
During our Wildlife Jewels EYES coastal monitoring at La Jolla Cove, we observed this entangled sea lion, whom we have named Quartz the Sea Lion. We strive to her raise awareness of her struggle, and highlight the devastating impacts of discarded fishing gear on wildlife.
Entangled Sea Lion at La Jolla Cove 16 November 2024
Join us and together let’s work to ensure safety of our precious wildlife!
Entangled Sea Lion at La Jolla Cove + Wildlife Jewels EYES Entangled Wildlife Report
We encountered this precious sea lion at La Jolla Cove on July 5th. If you see her—or any other entangled sea lions, seals, or seabirds—please report the sighting immediately using our Entangled Wildlife Form and the rescue hotline numbers provided in the link below.
Photo: Entangled Sea Lion at La Jolla Cove, July 5, 2025 by Azi S. / © Wildlife Jewels
⚠️ Content Warning: This video contains distressing footage of an entangled Sea Lion with a visible neck wound. It is shared to raise awareness about her heartbreaking condition and the devastating impact of discarded fishing gear on wildlife.
We encountered this precious sea lion at La Jolla Cove on July 5th. If you see her—or any other entangled sea lions, seals, or seabirds—please report the sighting immediately using our Entangled Wildlife Form and the rescue hotline numbers provided in the link below.
Your actions can help save lives.
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.
Every single wildlife is precious and every single wildlife counts. Join us in this critical mission to save our magnificent wildlife.
Entangled Sea Lion at La Jolla Cove 16 November 2024
Join us and together let’s work to ensure safety of our precious wildlife!
Wildlife Jewels EYES La Jolla: Entangled Cormorant Urgently Needs Help!
Entangled Cormorant Urgently Needs Help! Today during our EYES monitoring at La Jolla Cove, we spotted a cormorant with a hook lodged in his right foot, a fishing line tangled around his left, and a bobber hanging. His wings may also be entangled—he can’t walk or fly properly.
Entangled Cormorant at La Jolla Cove, June 29, 2025 by © Wildlife Jewels
🚨 Entangled Cormorant Urgently Needs Help! Today during our EYES monitoring, we spotted a cormorant with a hook lodged in his right foot, a fishing line tangled around his left, and a bobber hanging. His wings may also be entangled—he can’t walk or fly properly.
❗ If you see this Cormorant:
1️⃣ Call SeaWorld Rescue at 1-800-541-SEAL (7325)
2️⃣ DM us or email EYES@WildlifeJewels.org with: Close-up & wide photos, Time & location.
Help us save this precious Cormorant.
Want to help us monitor and help save coastal wildife? Support Wildlife Jewels’ EYES program.
To REPORT A VIOLATION or Harrassment of Wildife
1- Submit Report to the California Department of Fish & Wildlife CALTIP (Californians Turn In Poachers and Polluters)
2- Submit Report to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
Join the Wildlife Jewels EYES Collective to HELP US MONITOR GULLS AND OTHER PRECIOUS WILDLIFE.
Entangled Cormorant at La Jolla Cove, June 29, 2025 by © Wildlife Jewels
"Every single wildife is precious. Every single wildlife counts. We must come together to protect and save our magnificent wildlife." ~ Azi Sharif, Executive Director at Wildlife Jewels
Nesting Western Gulls, May 9 2025, and May 17, 2025 at La Jolla
Photo: Pelican with injured foot (May 2025), Nesting. Western Gull (May 2025), Distressed Sea Lion Pup (June 2024), Seal Pup (May 2025) at La Jolla Azi S./ © Wildlife Jewels
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
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. If you spot her or any other entangled marine mammals, please report the sighting immediately to your local marine mammal rescue team.
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.
⚠️ 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.
"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
Join us and together let’s work to ensure safety of our precious wildlife!
🌟 Introducing Wildlife Jewels EYES! 🌟
We’re excited to announce the launch of Wildlife Jewels EYES!
Starting in Newport Beach, Solana Beach, and La Jolla Cove, the Wildlife Jewels EYES™ Program is a proactive initiative that empowers the community to actively search for, spot, monitor, and report distressed coastal wildlife in need of help — while also tracking critical data to support wildlife rescue and protection efforts.
We’re excited to announce the launch of Wildlife Jewels EYES!
Starting in Newport Beach, Solana Beach, and La Jolla Cove, the Wildlife Jewels EYES™ Program is a proactive initiative that empowers the community to actively search for, spot, monitor, and report distressed coastal wildlife in need of help — while also tracking critical data to support wildlife rescue and protection efforts.
📣 Join the Wildlife Jewels EYES Collective
🦭 Become a Volunteer Monitor or Community Reporter
🌊 Join our Partnership Opportunities
🤝 Sponsor or Support the Cause
✨ Every wildlife matters — and every distressed wildlife deserves care. Join us in protecting our precious sea life!
Entangled Sea Lion at La Jolla Cove 16 November 2024
Join us and together let’s work to ensure safety of our precious wildlife!
Entangled Sea Lion at La Jolla Cove Urgently Needs Help
We spotted a precious sea lion entangled in fishing gear today just north of La Jolla Cove. If you see her, please report the sighting immediately to help ensure she receives the urgent care she needs.Every single wildlife is unique and precious, and deserves a chance to be rescued.
During our EYES monitoring walk at La Jolla Cove today, sadly we spotted a precious sea lion entangled in fishing gear. If you see her, please report the sighting immediately to help ensure she receives the urgent care she needs.Every single wildlife is unique and precious, and deserves a chance to be rescued.
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.
Every single Sea Lion is precious and every single Sea Lion counts. Join us in this critical mission to save our magnificent Sea Lions.
Entangled Sea Lion at La Jolla Cove 16 November 2024
Join us and together let’s work to ensure safety of our precious wildlife!
Entangled Sea Lion at La Jolla Cove Urgently Needs Help
During our wildlife monitoring walk at La Jolla Cove today, we encountered a troubling sight: a sea lion entangled in a gill net. He was resting close to the cliff wall at Boomer Beach just south of Point La Jolla, appearing severely hurt and not moving.
During our wildlife monitoring walk at La Jolla Cove today, we encountered a troubling sight: a sea lion entangled in Gillnet. He was resting close to the cliff wall at Boomer Beach just south of Point La Jolla, appearing severely hurt and not moving.
We reported the sea lion and stayed by him until past sunset. If you spot this sea lion, please call for help immediately.
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.
Report Distressed Sea Lions in San Diego: 1-800-541-SEAL (7325)
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.
Join the Wildlife Jewels Rescue Group Wildlife Monitoring Team to assist in locating and reporting distressed sea lions. Sign up to be part of our efforts to protect these incredible animals and contribute to their recovery.
Every single Sea Lion is precious and every single Sea Lion counts. Join us in this critical mission to save our magnificent Sea Lions.
Entangled Sea Lion at La Jolla Cove 16 November 2024
Join us and together let’s work to ensure safety of our precious wildlife!
Distressed Sea Lion at Point La Jolla Needs Help
During our wildlife monitoring walk at La Jolla Cove yesterday, we were disturbed to spot and report a distressed sea lion. We spotted a male sea lion dragging himself on the sand, right flipper appearing to be tied up with a rope, looking very thin and weak.
Upon returning to La Jolla Cove to search for the entangled sea lion from Tuesday, we were devastated to find another distressed sea lion—a female with a severe prolapse. We last saw her around 1 PM on October 23rd, lying near the edge of the cliff at Point La Jolla. We also noticed that her front right flipper is tagged, indicating she has previously been rehabilitated.
Please keep an eye out for her, and if you spot her, call for assistance as soon as possible.
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.
Report Distressed Sea Lions in San Diego: 1-800-541-SEAL (7325)
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.
Join the Wildlife Jewels Rescue Group Wildlife Monitoring Team to assist in locating and reporting distressed sea lions. Sign up to be part of our efforts to protect these incredible animals and contribute to their recovery.
Every single Sea Lion is precious and every single Sea Lion counts. Join us in this critical mission to save our magnificent Sea Lions.
Sea Lion entangled prolapse at La Jolla Cove 23 October 2024
Join us and together let’s work to ensure safety of our precious wildlife!
Distressed Sea Lion at La Jolla Cove Needs Help
During our wildlife monitoring walk at La Jolla Cove yesterday, we were disturbed to spot and report a distressed sea lion. We spotted a male sea lion dragging himself on the sand, right flipper appearing to be tied up with a rope, looking very thin and weak.
During our wildlife monitoring walk at La Jolla Cove yesterday, we were disturbed to spot and report a distressed sea lion. We spotted a male sea lion dragging himself on the sand, back flippers appearing to be tied up with a rope, looking very thin and weak.
Please keep an eye on the beach for him and if you spot him call for help ASAP.
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.
Report Distressed Sea Lions in San Diego: 1-800-541-SEAL (7325)
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.
Join the Wildlife Jewels Rescue Group Wildlife Monitoring Team to assist in locating and reporting distressed sea lions. Sign up to be part of our efforts to protect these incredible animals and contribute to their recovery.
Every single Sea Lion is precious and every single Sea Lion counts. Join us in this critical mission to save our magnificent Sea Lions.
Sea Lion entangled flippers at La Jolla Cove 22 October 2024
Join us and together let’s work to ensure safety of our precious wildlife!