A Recap from the Wildlife Jewels’ Earth Day Sweep & Learn for Wildlife Beach Cleanup in Corona del Mar!

Wildlife Jewels Earth Day Sweep and Learn for Wildlife walk in Corona Del Mar State Beach, April 27, 2025

Thank you for joining us at the Wildlife Jewels Earth Day Sweep & Learn for Wildlife Beach Cleanup Walk! Your dedication to cleaning the beach and protecting our precious wildlife is so much appreciated.

On Sunday April 27th, Wildlife Jewels organized and hosted a community beach clean-up in Corona Del Mar State Beach. This event was part of our Sweep for Wildlife program from our Ocean Conservation initiative aimed at cleaning the beach and educating the community about our native wildlife, the threats debris poses to their lives, and ways they can contribute to protecting them.

We would like to Thank everyone who joined us at this exciting event in Corona Del Mar!

Your participation has made a significant impact in protecting our invaluable wildlife.

Together, we removed over 50 pounds of harmful debris and discarded fishing gear from the beach—protecting sea life from ingesting or becoming entangled in deadly materials. Every piece of trash we removed helps prevent wildlife from suffering due to tiny plastic fragments, thin wraps, Styrofoam, chocolate, charcoal, bottle caps, chip and candy wrappers, plastic utensils, fishing lines, and plastic film. We also cleared sharp glass pieces hidden in the sand, which could cause injuries to both people and animals.

During our walk, we shared the major threats facing coastal wildlife along Corona del Mar State Beach and how each of us can help. We also talked about the devastating domoic acid crisis affecting sea life—and how we can support wildlife rescue efforts.

One story that touched all of us was that of a “Crystal the Gull”—a resilient gull who resides at Corona del Mar State Beach. She has only one foot which is entangled in a fishing line; the other was lost, likely due to entanglement. Volunteers first noticed her at our December King Tides Cleanup.

And over the past few months, our coastal monitoring has revealed more gulls with missing feet or entangled in fishing lines. These aren’t isolated incidents. Every wildlife matters. And their suffering is a call to action—a powerful reason for us to continue this vital work, together.

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Wildlife Jewels Earth Day Sweep & Learn for Wildlife at Corona del Mar State Beach, April 27, 2025

Wildlife Jewels Earth Day Sweep & Learn for Wildlife at Corona del Mar State Beach, April 27, 2025

Special Participation by the UCI Anteater Beach Club!

Meet Wildlife Jewels Selenite Crystal the Gull ✨

Selenite Crystal the Gull, April 2025 at CDM State Beach

We first spotted this resilient Gull during our December King Tides cleanup at Corona del Mar State Beach. Crystal is featured in our event flyer—and just last week, we saw her again.

Sadly she’s missing one foot and has the other entangled in a fishing line—a heartbreaking reminder of why our cleanups matter. 

Join us this Sunday for our 2nd Annual Earth Day Sweep & Learn for Wildlife Walk to help protect Crystal and other precious wildlife from debris like plastic and discarded fishing gear.

Let’s come together to care for our coast and all who call it home. You might even get the chance to see Crystal in person!

Wildlife Jewels® King Tides Sweep & Learn: A Special Encounter with “Selenite Crystal the Gull” December 2024 at Corona del Mar State Beach

Sadly, we also encountered a beautiful Gull who was missing one foot, with the other tightly wrapped in a fishing line. Concerned volunteers observed her at the start of the event. To our surprise, as we wrapped up the cleanup, she flew towards our group, landed nearby, and watched us as if she was asking for help. Witnessing this was a heartbreaking reminder of the devastating impact marine debris has on our precious wildlife. Over the past few months, we've observed a significant increase in the number of gulls with missing feet and/or entangled in fishing line during our coastal wildlife monitoring efforts. Every animal matters, and it’s a call to action for all of us to help protect them.

One of our dedicated volunteers spotted a precious bird with one missing foot and the other entangled in fishing line.

December 15th 2024, Corona del Mar State Beach

Fishing Gear

Every day, countless seabirds, sea turtles, and marine mammals suffer injuries or lose their lives due to entanglement in fishing lines and hooks. This includes the tragic consequence of swallowing fishing hooks.

Hooks and lines caught in debris can lead to devastating entanglements for animals, causing injuries to legs, wings, and beaks of birds. A single hook caught in a beak or mouth can be devastating leading to starvation and death.

Thanks to the dedication of our participants, we were able to locate and remove fishing lines and at least one fishing hook during our clean-up in Corona Del Mar. This debris poses a significant threat to seabirds and shorebirds, especially as lines and hooks become ensnared in branches and seaweed along the shoreline— where these birds search for food.

By picking up debris, even just one fishing hook, you are making a difference saving wildlife!

Wildlife Jewels Earth Day Sweep & Learn for Wildlife Walk! Inspiring Day!

Wildlife Jewels Earth Day Sweep and Learn for Wildlife walk in Corona Del Mar State Beach, April 27, 2025

What an amazing and inspiring day!

Thank you to everyone who joined Wildlife Jewels® for our Earth Day Sweep & Learn for Wildlife Walk Beach Cleanup at Corona del Mar State Beach!

Together, we helped protect our precious sea life by removing harmful debris and discarded fishing gear, preventing wildlife from ingesting or becoming entangled. We can’t wait to share photos and event highlights with you soon—stay tuned!

Meet Wildlife Jewels Selenite Crystal the Gull ✨

Selenite Crystal the Gull, April 2025 at CDM State Beach

We first spotted this resilient Gull during our December King Tides cleanup at Corona del Mar State Beach. Crystal is featured in our event flyer—and just last week, we saw her again.

Sadly she’s missing one foot and has the other entangled in a fishing line—a heartbreaking reminder of why our cleanups matter. 

Join us this Sunday for our 2nd Annual Earth Day Sweep & Learn for Wildlife Walk to help protect Crystal and other precious wildlife from debris like plastic and discarded fishing gear.

Let’s come together to care for our coast and all who call it home. You might even get the chance to see Crystal in person!

Wildlife Jewels® King Tides Sweep & Learn: A Special Encounter with “Selenite Crystal the Gull”

During our King Tides Sweep and Learn walk in Corona Del Mar on December 15, 2024, we had a powerful moment—spotting “Selenite Crystal the Gull” for the first time. She was missing one foot, and the other was entangled in fishing line. That same day, our amazing volunteers removed discarded fishing gear from the beach, helping prevent future harm to wildlife like Crystal. We just spotted Selenite again last week after 4 months!

Sadly, we also encountered a beautiful Gull who was missing one foot, with the other tightly wrapped in a fishing line. Concerned volunteers observed her at the start of the event. To our surprise, as we wrapped up the cleanup, she flew towards our group, landed nearby, and watched us as if she was asking for help. Witnessing this was a heartbreaking reminder of the devastating impact marine debris has on our precious wildlife. Over the past few months, we've observed a significant increase in the number of gulls with missing feet and/or entangled in fishing line during our coastal wildlife monitoring efforts. Every animal matters, and it’s a call to action for all of us to help protect them.

One of our dedicated volunteers spotted a precious bird with one missing foot and the other entangled in fishing line.

December 15th 2024, Corona del Mar State Beach

Fishing Gear

Every day, countless seabirds, sea turtles, and marine mammals suffer injuries or lose their lives due to entanglement in fishing lines and hooks. This includes the tragic consequence of swallowing fishing hooks.

Hooks and lines caught in debris can lead to devastating entanglements for animals, causing injuries to legs, wings, and beaks of birds. A single hook caught in a beak or mouth can be devastating leading to starvation and death.

Thanks to the dedication of our participants, we were able to locate and remove fishing lines and at least one fishing hook during our clean-up in Corona Del Mar. This debris poses a significant threat to seabirds and shorebirds, especially as lines and hooks become ensnared in branches and seaweed along the shoreline— where these birds search for food.

By picking up debris, even just one fishing hook, you are making a difference saving wildlife!

Sweep for Wildlife: A Recap from the Wildlife Jewels King Tides Beach Cleanup & Tide Pools Exploration Walk in Corona Del Mar!

Wildlife Jewels Coastal Cleanup Day Sweep and Learn for Wildlife walk in Corona Del Mar

Thank you for joining us at the Wildlife Jewels Corona del Mar King Tides Beach Cleanup Walk! Your dedication to cleaning the beach and protecting our precious wildlife is truly appreciated.

On Sunday December 15th, Wildlife Jewels organized and hosted a community beach clean-up in Corona Del Mar State Beach and king tides exploration walk at little corona del mar tide pools. This event was part of our Sweep for Wildlife program from our Ocean Conservation initiative aimed at cleaning the beach and educating the community about our native wildlife, the threats debris poses to their lives, and ways they can contribute to protecting them.

We would like to Thank everyone who joined us at the Wildlife Jewels King Tides Sweep and Learn for Wildlife walk in Corona Del Mar!

Your participation has made a significant impact in protecting our invaluable wildlife. Together, we’ve helped prevent them from ingesting tiny plastic fragments, thin plastic wraps, Styrofoam, chocolate, charcoal, bottle caps, chips & candy wrappers, plastic utensils, and from getting entangled in fishing lines or trapped in plastic wrap. We've also removed glass pieces from the sand that could cause injuries. Your contribution in removing these items from the beach is invaluable, as every piece of debris poses a threat to wildlife.

During our walk, we had the pleasure of observing beautiful birds like the Western Gull, California Gull, Heermann’s Gull, and California Brown Pelicans. We also explored the tide pools during one of the lowest tides of the year, and discovered fascinating sea life, including horseshoe crabs, sea anemones, sea slugs, and more.

Sadly, we also encountered a beautiful Gull who was missing one foot, with the other tightly wrapped in a fishing line. Concerned volunteers observed her at the start of the event. To our surprise, as we wrapped up the cleanup, she flew towards our group, landed nearby, and watched us as if she was asking for help. Witnessing this was a heartbreaking reminder of the devastating impact marine debris has on our precious wildlife. Every animal matters, and it’s a call to action for all of us to help protect them. Over the past few months, we've observed a significant increase in the number of gulls with missing feet and/or entangled in fishing line during our coastal wildlife monitoring efforts. Every animal matters, and it’s a call to action for all of us to help protect them.

To report a distressed Wildlife Contact:

Santa Barbara (805) 681-1080 (Santa Barbara Wildlife Network)

Orange County (714) 374 - 5587 Wetlands & Wildlife Center or Orange County Animal Control 714-935-6848

Orange County Animal Control after hours (949)644-3717

Los Angeles (310) 514- 2573

San Diego (800) 541- 7325

To Join our wildlife monitoring and rescue group to help detect and report distressed wildlife, sign up HERE!

Learn more about our Sweep for Wildlife initiative and get involved! Help us protect wildlife!

Wildlife Jewels King Tides Sweep and Learn for Wildlife walk in Corona Del Mar! December 15, 2024

Sadly, we also encountered a beautiful Gull who was missing one foot, with the other tightly wrapped in a fishing line. Concerned volunteers observed her at the start of the event. To our surprise, as we wrapped up the cleanup, she flew towards our group, landed nearby, and watched us as if she was asking for help. Witnessing this was a heartbreaking reminder of the devastating impact marine debris has on our precious wildlife. Over the past few months, we've observed a significant increase in the number of gulls with missing feet and/or entangled in fishing line during our coastal wildlife monitoring efforts. Every animal matters, and it’s a call to action for all of us to help protect them.

One of our dedicated volunteers spotted a precious bird with one missing foot and the other entangled in fishing line.

December 15th 2024, Corona del Mar State Beach

Fishing Gear

Every day, countless seabirds, sea turtles, and marine mammals suffer injuries or lose their lives due to entanglement in fishing lines and hooks. This includes the tragic consequence of swallowing fishing hooks.

Hooks and lines caught in debris can lead to devastating entanglements for animals, causing injuries to legs, wings, and beaks of birds. A single hook caught in a beak or mouth can be devastating leading to starvation and death.

Thanks to the dedication of our participants, we were able to locate and remove fishing lines and at least one fishing hook during our clean-up in Corona Del Mar. This debris poses a significant threat to seabirds and shorebirds, especially as lines and hooks become ensnared in branches and seaweed along the shoreline— where these birds search for food.

By picking up debris, even just one fishing hook, you are making a difference saving wildlife!

Wildlife Jewels "Sweep & Learn for Wildlife" King Tides Corona del Mar

Wildlife Jewels Sweep and Learn for Wildlife King Tides walk in Solana Beach, Sunday November 17th, 2024

You’re invited to join Wildlife Jewels® for our “Sweep & Learn for Wildlife” King Tides guided beach cleanup & tide pools exploration wildlife walk in Corona del Mar! Discover the California Brown Pelicans of Corona del Mar State Beach and explore the wonders of tide pools during one of the lowest tides of the year! Help us remove debris, learn about the beautiful sea life you’re helping to protect, and discover actionable steps you can take every day to protect our precious wildlife.

Plus: Photo contest: Enter your photo from our event to win an exclusive Wildlife Jewels® Collections Pelican Inspired work of art!

Space is LIMITED and pre-registration is REQUIRED.

Learn more about our Sweep for Wildlife initiative and get involved! Help us protect wildlife!

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Sweep for Wildlife: A Recap from the Wildlife Jewels Coastal Cleanup Day Beach Cleanup & Wildlife Walk in Corona Del Mar!

Wildlife Jewels Coastal Cleanup Day Sweep and Learn for Wildlife walk in Corona Del Mar

Wildlife Jewels organized and hosted a community beach clean-up in celebration of Coastal Cleanup Day 2024 at the charming Corona Del Mar State Beach on the 21st of September 2024. This event was part of our Sweep for Wildlife™ program from our Ocean Conservation initiative aimed at cleaning the beach and educating the community about our native wildlife, the threats debris poses to their lives, and ways they can contribute to protecting them.

We would like to Thank everyone who joined us at the Wildlife Jewels Coastal Cleanup Day Sweep and Learn for Wildlife walk in Corona Del Mar!

Your participation has made a significant impact in protecting our invaluable wildlife. Together, we’ve helped prevent them from ingesting tiny plastic fragments, thin plastic wraps, Styrofoam, chocolate, charcoal, bottle caps, chips & candy wrappers, plastic utensils, and from getting entangled in fishing lines or trapped in plastic wrap. We've also removed glass pieces from the sand that could cause injuries.

During our walk, we had the pleasure of observing beautiful birds like the Western Gull, California Gull, Snowy Egret, and the precious California Brown Pelican. We also noticed potential hazards to seabirds, such as beach visitors feeding gulls bread and nuts.

Your contribution in removing these items from the beach is invaluable, as every piece of debris poses a threat to wildlife.

We're excited to share that we have several wildlife exploration walks and clean-ups planned in the upcoming months! If you're interested in learning more about and participating in our Sweep for Wildlife program activities, sign up through the link provided below!

Learn more about our Sweep for Wildlife initiative and get involved! Help us protect wildlife!

Wildlife Jewels Coastal Cleanup Day Sweep and Learn for Wildlife walk in Corona Del Mar! September 21st, 2024

Fishing Gear

Every day, countless seabirds, sea turtles, and marine mammals suffer injuries or lose their lives due to entanglement in fishing lines and hooks. This includes the tragic consequence of swallowing fishing hooks.

Hooks and lines caught in debris can lead to devastating entanglements for animals, causing injuries to legs, wings, and beaks of birds. A single hook caught in a beak or mouth can be devastating leading to starvation and death.

Thanks to the dedication of our participants, we were able to locate and remove fishing lines and at least one fishing hook during our clean-up in Corona Del Mar. This debris poses a significant threat to seabirds and shorebirds, especially as lines and hooks become ensnared in branches and seaweed along the shoreline— where these birds search for food.

By picking up debris, even just one fishing hook, you are making a difference saving wildlife!

Wildlife Jewels® Sweep & Learn for Wildlife Walk Corona del Mar California Coastal Cleanup Day Beach Cleanup

Wildlife Jewels Sweep and Learn for Wildlife walk in Solana Beach, Sunday August 25th, 2024

You’re invited to join Wildlife Jewels® on Saturday September 21st for California Coastal Cleanup Day at our "Sweep & Learn for Wildlife” Beach Cleanup Walk in the beautiful coastal town of Corona del Mar!

Join us to remove debris and learn about the majestic coastal wildlife in Corona del Mar that you’re helping to protect. Discover the threats they face and actionable steps you can take daily to protect our precious wildlife. This event highlights the California Brown Pelican, offering insights into the recent pelican crisis in May. Hear the stories of the impacted pelicans we helped rescue and the challenges they overcame.

During our walk, we also had the pleasure of observing majestic pelicans soaring through the sky—a beautiful reminder of the wildlife we’re striving to protect.

 Image by © Wildlife Jewels | California Brown Pelicans in flight August 25, 2024 Fletcher Cove Beach

Space is LIMITED. Reserve your FREE spot by registering below.

Wildlife Jewels Sweep and Learn for Wildlife Fletcher Cove Beach! August 25, 2024

Wildlife Jewels World Wildlife Day Sweep and Learn for Wildlife walk in Corona Del Mar!

Wildlife Jewels World Wildlife Day Sweep and Learn for Wildlife walk in Corona Del Mar; Fishing line and fishing hook, Gull with a wine cork photo by ©Sam Carter

Wildlife Jewels organized and hosted a community beach clean-up in celebration of World Wildlife Day 2024 at the charming coastal town of Corona Del Mar on the 3rd of March 2024. This event was part of our Sweep for Wildlife program from our Oceans Conservation initiative aimed at cleaning the beach and educating volunteers about our native wildlife, the threats debris poses to their lives, and ways they can contribute to protecting them.

We would like to Thank everyone who joined us at the Wildlife Jewels World Wildlife Day Sweep and Learn for Wildlife walk in Corona Del Mar!

Your participation has been instrumental in preventing precious wildlife from ingesting tiny plastic pieces, getting entangled in fishing hooks and lines, and becoming trapped in plastic wrap. We appreciate your dedication to cleaning the beach and protecting our invaluable wildlife.

Throughout the walk, we witnessed the impact of our efforts as we collected various harmful debris, including tiny plastic fragments, large plastic film, candy wrappers, plastic cups, bottles, cigarette butts, plastic forks, fishing lines, fishing hook, and much more. Your contribution in removing these items from the beach is invaluable, as every piece of debris poses a threat to wildlife.

We were treated to sightings of stunning seabirds and shorebirds, including the Western Gull, Heermann's Gull, and Sanderlings. However, we also observed potential threats to seabirds, such as beach attendees feeding gulls bread and nuts, as well as unleashed dogs running on the beach.

More photos from the event and information about the beautiful birds and the life-threatening impacts of some of the debris we picked up on wildlife will be shared with you soon.

We're excited to share that we have several events and clean-ups planned to celebrate Earth Month! If you're interested in learning more about these events and participating, please feel free to contact us. We'd love to have you join us!

Learn more about our Sweep for Wildlife initiative and get involved! Help us protect wildlife!

Wildlife Jewels World Wildlife Day Sweep and Learn for Wildlife walk in Corona Del Mar! March 3rd, 2024

Fishing Gear

Every day, countless seabirds, sea turtles, and marine mammals suffer injuries or lose their lives due to entanglement in fishing lines and hooks. This includes the tragic consequence of swallowing fishing hooks.

Hooks and lines caught in debris can lead to devastating entanglements for animals, causing injuries to legs, wings, and beaks of birds. A single hook caught in a beak or mouth can be devastating leading to starvation and death.

Thanks to the dedication of our participants, we were able to locate and remove fishing lines and at least one fishing hook during our clean-up in Corona Del Mar. This debris poses a significant threat to seabirds and shorebirds, especially as lines and hooks become ensnared in branches and seaweed along the shoreline— where these birds search for food.

By picking up debris, even just one fishing hook, you are making a difference saving wildlife!