Sea lion survey at harbor jetty shows tagged male with pups
Matassa of the Pacific Marine Mammal Center uses binoculars to count seven sea lions on rocks near the harbor. He notes an orange tag on a left flipper indicating a male, with numbers branded on its coat. Pups, likely born in June or July, appear healthy as red fecal matter signals squid eating. The executive director calls the scene a sign of healthy competition, citing a recent trip aboard the center’s inflatable boat.
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Ageith Matassa
California
Matassa
Pacific Marine Mammal Center
Laguna Beach
Mammal Center
How to Help Stranded Sea Lions: Steps and Center Contact
Guidance highlights keeping distance of 50 yards from ailing sea lions and calling Pacific Marine Mammal Center at 949 494 3050 with a description and location. Do not approach, push back, pour water, or feed the animal. keep others away and consider donating to support the nonprofit. Four excursions planned this year track the health of rescued sea lions aided by Pacific Marine Mammal Center and other centers along the SEE census page.
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Pacific Marine Mammal Center
Pacificmmce.org
Pacific Marine Center
Rescue frees 25-foot humpback entangled off La Jolla coast
A juvenile humpback migrating from Baja to Alaska was hog tied by fishing gear and pinned by its tail fluke when spotted near La Jolla. SeaWorld rescuers led by Keith Yip freed the whale after a two hour effort. NOAA notes this year marks the start of its disentanglement season amid a prior record entanglement tally off Southern California.
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California
Baja
Mexico
Alaska
California Fish & Wildlife
Cials
la Jolla
SeaWorld
Keith Yip
Justin Greenman
NOAA
Patriots Day Parade honors local heroes in Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach marks its 50th Patriots Day Parade on March 5 at 11 a.m. Nearly all 23 000 residents expected to attend as former Mayor Kelly Boyd, a Vietnam vet, serves as grand marshal. 88 parade entries include the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band from Miramar, Pacific Marine Mammal Center and the HIP District.
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Kelly Boyd
Laguna Beach
3Rd Marine Aircraft Wing
Marine Corps Air Station
Miramar
Pacific Marine Mammal Center
HIP
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Nick Agro
Dana Point
Keith Matassa
Dana Point Harbor
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Marine Fisheries
Orange County
Los Angeles County
Erika. Ritchie
Jagunabeachparade.org
Park Avenue
Glenneyre Street
Forest Avenue
City Hall
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