Reporter's Notebook: Keeping pinnipeds safe, one story at a time
Although they are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, seals and sea lions are constantly being affected by human interaction
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Although they are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, seals and sea lions are constantly being affected by human interaction
In recent weeks and months, a number of videos have surfaced on social media of sea lions getting aggressive with one another or toward nearby humans — typical behavior for them during mating season, according to one animal expert
SeaWorld in San Diego is not just about the rides, shows, and exhibits - The facility is also doing its part in assisting with the health of our planet's biosphere.
It was an all-hands-on-deck effort last night to save a sperm whale that washed up on a Carlsbad beach. Ciara Encinas introduces us to the SeaWorld Rescue Team that tried to save the whale.
The young sea lion was treated and returned to coastal waters — but not before doctors had to remove dozens of rocks from the animal's belly