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Sea Lion Crisis Moves Beyond Rescue Efforts
Ocean conservationists argue rehabilitation does not fix root causes of dwindling sea lion pup numbers. NOAA biologist notes even healthy rescues hinge on food availability. PMMC rehabilitates 100 to 120 annually, with a record 534 rescues in 2015. Population counts by NOAA show growth has slowed since 2012 after long recovery post Act protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geoff Shester
California
Oceana
Sharon Melin
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Melin
Pacific Marine Mammal Center
Laguna Beach
Keith Matassa
Mammal Center
NOAA
Mark Lowry
Channel Island
U.S
Jim Dines
Natural History Museum of
Los Angeles County