Sea lion Laguna at Shedd earns fame with football pick show
A malnourished sea lion named Laguna, sent to Shedd Aquarium in 2013 under NOAA Marine Mammal Protection Act rules, has grown to 140 pounds and become a weekly RedEye feature. Trainers report his playful learning, including choosing football team logos in a public training routine. On November 9 he faces a choice between his home town Chargers and current San Diego team, a playful nod in his display.
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Shark sighting prompts Newport Beach beach closures
An 8-foot hammerhead was spotted near Newport Pier prompting lifeguards to close a mile of beach from 10th to 44th streets around 11 a.m. No injuries or aggression were reported, and sections reopened by 4:30 p.m. The incident follows another shark closure earlier in the month at Huntington Beach.
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