Elephant seal rescues rise across California amid breeding season
30 pounds too low for seal status. 80 elephant seals rescued by Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles this year, up from 48 last year. Sea World San Diego treated 30, up from 16. Sausalito center reported 196 rescues, second highest in 42 years. NOAA notes need for further studies. UC Santa Cruz researcher Don Costa links storms to orphaned pups. Beach scenes show campers and officers observing the surf and the pups’ return to sea.
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Surfing Hall of Fame honors pioneers and advocates
The event recognizes Fernando Aguerre for pushing surfing into the 2020 Olympics, with Lopez praising Fletcher’s wave riding legacy and personal life. Parley for the Oceans founder Gutsch is praised for ocean protection efforts, while Bethany Hamilton is celebrated for faith and resilience after losing her arm.
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