Sea Lion Climbed Onto Ferndale Family's Boat Aug 7, 2008
Photographs taken by the family show the animal was probably a 2- or 3-year-old female California sea lion, said Sarah Rages, seasonal rehabilitator at Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Friday Harbor. Flarry said her son and grandchildren took a dingy back to the boat. (KIRO TV, WA)
Wily sea lion slips aboard family's Wash. sailboat Aug 6, 2008
This photo released by the Flarry family shows a California sea lion aboard the family's 31-foot Catalina near Clark Island, Wash on Sunday Aug. 3, 2008. Lynnea Flarry (Courtesy Flarry family / AP). (Albany Times Union)
Crafty sea lion climbs ladder to board family boat Aug 6, 2008
A California sea lion hopped aboard the Flarry family's 31-foot Catalina near Clark Island, Wash ... Photographs taken by the family show the animal was probably a 2- or 3-year-old female California sea lion, said Sarah Rages, seasonal rehabilitator at Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Friday Harbor. (USA Today -- News)
Volunteers Rescue Trapped Sea Lion Jul 8, 2008
The wayward California sea lion was first spotted in a shallow strip of water along a concrete channel of San Tomas Aquino Creek on June 27. Crews from the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito tried to rescue the sea lion twice before, but a spokesman for the center says they couldn't catch the 6-foot, 200-pound juvenile mammal. (KCRA 3, CA)
Sea lion trapped in creek in Santa Clara Jul 7, 2008
The wayward California sea lion was first spotted in a shallow strip of water along a concrete channel of San Tomas Aquino Creek on June 27. Crews from the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito tried to rescue the sea lion that day and then again on July 1, but a spokesman for the center says they couldn't catch the 6-foot, 200-pound juvenile mammal. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Elderly monkeys, geriatric jaguars Jun 28, 2008
On a recent afternoon at the New York Aquarium, the uncertainties of animal aging are evident in the case of a California sea lion named Fonzie. For years, he was one of the top performers for the crowds in the stands of the aquarium's amphitheater. (Boston Globe)
Island Images Jun 28, 2008
On June 9, U'ilani, an 11-year-old California sea lion, gave birth to a sea lion pup (yet to be named). The baby weighed about 17 pounds and measured 24 inches in length. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Some older Micke Grove Zoo animals get special care Jun 24, 2008
Other animals include a 16-year-old snow leopard named Ling Shan, a 36-year-old bald eagle named Modoc, a 21-year-old California sea lion named MacDyver, and a 23-year-old black and white ruffed lemur named Mister. Other large cats at the zoo, including a mountain lion, are nearing their late teens, the life expectancy for big cats. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Animals feel strain of old age, zoos develop geriatric care Jun 22, 2008
California sea lion Fonzie gives veterinarian Paul Calle a kiss after his check-up at the new Aquatic Animal Health Center in New York ... On a recent afternoon at the New York Aquarium, the uncertainties of animal aging are evident in the case of a California sea lion named Fonzie. (USA Today -- News)
Algal Blooms May Cause Seizures In Sea Lions Jun 10, 2008
Toxic Algal Blooms May Cause Seizures In California Sea Lions ... Toxic Algal Blooms May Cause Seizures In California Sea Lions ... 10, 2008) Scientists, reporting in the current issue of the online journal Marine Drugs, state that an increase of epileptic seizures and behavioral abnormalities in California sea lions can result from low-dose exposure to domoic acid as a fetus. (Science Daily)
Tale of two seals ends well (34) May 31, 2008
Tiffany Boothe of Seaside Aquarium said the California sea lion was resting on the beach near the Stephanie Inn in Cannon Beach. It seemed thin and a bit tired,but otherwise active. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
New column Part 1: Shoot the messenger, not the sea lions May 20, 2008
To Hot Button wrote on May 14, 2008 1:04 PM:" Thanks for providing information on the California Sea Lion, which is not listed as endangered. You left out the information on the Steller Sea Lion, though. Weird. Or intentional? Steller sea lions ARE listed as a threatened species, and Stellers were part of the group that died in the cages. So you were only half correct in your statement that these animals aren't endangered. You're also living in a fantasy land if you think sea lions are... (Longview Daily News, WA)
New! Report of 6 sea lions shot to death wrong May 10, 2008
The sea lions included two endangered Steller sea lions and one California sea lion pup. The Humane Society of the United States, which is suing to block the authorized killing or removal of up to 85 animals a year for five years, agreed Tuesday with the federal government and the states of Oregon and Washington to continue a ban on killing and stop the animals' permanent removal until next year. (Xinhuanet, China)
Feds: Six Sea Lions in Oregon Not Shot to Death May 8, 2008
A California sea lion pup in a file photo. PORTLAND, Ore. (Fox News)
Dead sea lions weren't shot, officials say May 8, 2008
The sea lions included two endangered Steller sea lions and one California sea lion pup. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Exam indicates sea lions weren't shot to death May 8, 2008
The sea lions included two endangered Steller sea lions and one California sea lion pup. Only one of the adult California sea lions was on the service s list of sea lions to be removed. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Feds Probe Shooting of Six Sea Lions in Oregon May 6, 2008
A California sea lion pup in a file photo ... Two closed traps each contained the carcasses of two California sea lions and one Steller sea lion, he said ... Seven California sea lions were trapped on the Columbia starting April 24 after the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals approved their capture. (Fox News)
Sea lions apparently shot while in traps May 5, 2008
Four California sea lions and two Steller sea lions were discovered about noon Sunday in two open government traps downriver from Bonneville Dam ... Oregon and Washington began trapping predatory California sea lions last month in an effort to protect salmon near Bonneville Dam ... Gorman said the coastwide California sea lion population is about 235,000. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Kill sea lions to save salmon? Jan 22, 2008
The proposal, which hasnt yet been passed, would see officials try to scare the California sea lions away from the fish first, resorting to lethal methods on problematic animals only after deterrence fails ... It seems now theres no proof of how California sea lions affect fish numbers either ... Image: California Sea Lion / NOAA. (Nature News Service)
Don't hold your breath unless you're a seal Dec 20, 2007
The scientists compared the amounts of hemoglobin and the brain globins in 16 mammal species, including land animals such as a bobcat and a mountain lion, shallow swimmers such as the and California sea lion, and deep divers such as the pilot whale and Risso's dolphin. The results were not clear-cut. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Ocean Awareness with Sanctuary Sam Nov 29, 2007
The National Marine Sanctuary Program has launched a national ocean awareness campaign featuring "Sanctuary Sam", a California sea lion as their program representative ... A California sea lion, Sanctuary Sam, has been named by the Agency as the program's spokes-sea lion. (Suite101.com)
Local briefs Nov 18, 2007
Chaffee Zoo sea lion, 25, dies unexpectedlyA 25-year-old California sea lion died of unknown causes Saturday at Fresno's Chaffee Zoo. The sea lion, Nadine, appeared distracted during a daily training session, zoo staff members said. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Seal injured at harbor, foul play suspected Nov 16, 2007
The last time Broadman investigated a case in Crescent City was about three years ago, when a California sea lion was shot with a bow and arrow. A man was found guilty and prosecuted, he said. (Daily Triplicate)
Great white shark suspected in animal attacks on Ore. coast Oct 16, 2007
And since Saturday, an extremely unhappy California Sea Lion has been resting on a beach with a sizable wound. In both cases, officials believe it was a shark -- likely a great white shark that attacked. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Marine Mammal Protection Act 1972 Sep 13, 2007
The two offices end up in conflict when species such as the California sea lion (Zalophus californianus), whose population is strong and growing, such as some of the salmon species that are listed as endangered. While there are problems with the Marine Mammal Protection Act, it has been used effectively to help change the way these animals are perceived. (Suite101.com)
California sea lion stabbed with steak knife Sep 8, 2007
A 24-year-old fisherman was arrested in Newport Beach on Friday for allegedly stabbing a California sea lion repeatedly with a steak knife after the animal stole his bait ... Hai Nguyen, 24, was charged with a misdemeanor count of taking and "attempting to harass, hunt and kill a California sea lion," according to documents filed in U.S. District Court in Santa Ana on Thursday ... Nguyen was arrested July 27 in Newport Beach after allegedly stabbing a California sea lion repeatedly with a steak... (Pet-Abuse.com)
OC Man Stabs Sea Lion That Took His Bait Jul 28, 2007
A California sea lion took the bait from the line of Hai Nguyen's fishing pole, according to the Register. Nguyen became upset, and stabbed the 150-pound sea lion several times with a steak knife. (CBS2.com, CA)
Vigilantes Battle Sea Lions Over Salmon Jun 27, 2007
A California sea lion lolls in the sun ... Above the spillways of Bonneville Dam, patroled with his shotgun, drawing a bead on furry brown California sea lion heads popping up from the and blasting off a beanbag round ... of the said there are perhaps 300,000 California sea lions along the Pacific coast, about six times the number in 1972. (Fox News)
Vigilante efforts surface to protect salmon from sea lions Jun 24, 2007
-- Above the spillways of Bonneville Dam, Darrell Schmidt patroled with his shotgun, drawing a bead on furry brown California sea lion heads popping up from the Columbia River and blasting off a beanbag round ... Robin Brown of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife said there are perhaps 300,000 California sea lions along the Pacific coast, about six times the number in 1972 ... A California sea lion was shot recently near Portland by a frustrated fisherman who saw it take a salmon from... (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Sea creatures make a splash! May 19, 2007
Two sea lions will help with a Tulsa Zoo fundraising event that benefits a new California sea lion exhibit. The Sea Lion Splash will be Saturday from 11:00am until2:00pm at Uncle Buck's Lake at Bass Pro Shops in Broken Arrow. (FOX23.com, OK)
Around the Nation May 16, 2007
CALIFORNIA Sea lion joins walk-a-thon CORTE MADERA -- He has flippers instead of feet -- and certainly no sneakers or hiking boots. But that didn't stop a sea lion from joining schoolchildren on a walk-a-thon. (Washington Times, DC)
Now thriving, sea critters get free ride to Farallones Apr 30, 2007
And Diana Cherry, a volunteer since 1991, joined a conversation on people's kids by breaking out wallet snapshots of Miercoles, the California sea lion she saw born at the center on a Wednesday in 1998 ... In 2002, Swissy, a rehabilitated California sea lion, entered the waves off the island only to be immediately consumed by a great white shark, which attacked the pinniped before the horrified eyes of her rescuers. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Distinguished teaching awards announced UCB, Apr. 24 Apr 25, 2007
Fall 2006 projects included The Role of Urbanization and Human Presence on the Social Behavior of the California Sea Lion; Human Disturbance and Biodiversity: A Study of the Macro-invertebrates of Strawberry Creek; Plankton Abundance in Relation to Water Chemistry in the San Francisco Bay; and Abiotic Factors Influencing Biodiversity across the Mid-intertidal Zone. . (University of California Newswire, CA)
States want sea lions killed for fish Apr 19, 2007
(AP) - So far, California sea lions have been winning their contest for survival with the Washington and Oregon salmon heading upstream to spawn ... Prior to the passage of the Marine Mammal Protection Act in 1972, California sea lions were rarely seen in the 140-mile stretch of river between the Pacific Ocean and Bonneville Dam, the first of the 19 huge hydroelectric dams on the mainstream of the Columbia and its largest tributary, the Snake River ... The number of California sea lions dwindled... (Helena Independent Record)
Metro Briefs Apr 13, 2007
Elderly sea lion dies at zoo A California sea lion at the National Zoo died Wednesday after showing signs of fatigue and a loss of appetite, zoo officials said ... The National Zoo has two young female California sea lions on exhibit. (Washington Times, DC)
Congressmen aim bill at salmon-munching sea lions Apr 3, 2007
a new bill before Congress doesn't mention the wily, salmon-swiping California sea lion by name ... "Unfortunately, the news this year isn't any better than last; California sea lions are already setting their sights on this year's salmon run," said Democratic Rep ... Oregon, Washington and Idaho applied last year for federal permission to kill some troublesome California sea lions. (Daily Triplicate)
Navy May Deploy Anti-Terrorism Dolphins Feb 13, 2007
Several options are under consideration, but the preferred plan would be to send as many as 30 California sea lions and Atlantic Bottlenose dolphins from the Navy's Marine Mammal Program, based in San Diego ... In this Jan. 29, 2003 photo made available by the U.S. Navy, Zak, a 375-pound California sea lion, shows his teeth during one of many training swims at an undisclosed location ... Several options are under consideration, but the preferred plan would be to send as many as 30 California sea... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Wayward Sea Lion Spends Day With Dairy Cows Jan 24, 2007
Wednesday, January 24, 2007 , 6:34 am. It's Diet and Fitness Month. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Oregon Recreation Report Jan 19, 2007
Unlike their smaller cousin, the California Sea Lion, Stellars are far less numerous and actually federally listed as a threatened species. The large pinnipeds can be seen there almost any month of the year. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE NEWS BUDGET Nov 19, 2006
SEALION-BITES (Kay, San Francisco Chronicle) _ SAN FRANCISCO: A California sea lion lurking in San Francisco's Aquatic Park Lagoon is terrorizing swimmers, biting at least 14 on the legs and chasing 10 others out of the water this week. 450. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Jaws of the bay Nov 18, 2006
A CALIFORNIA sea lion has forced us to update our list of worrisome things that tend to bite us from behind. What a shame. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Update: 700 cruise passengers taken ill during passage Nov 17, 2006
SAN FRANCISCO: A California sea lion bit at least 14 people and chased 10 others out of the water this week at a public park's lagoon, prompting the city to close the area temporarily to swimmers. No serious injuries have been reported, but officials decided to ban swimming at the Aquatic Park Lagoon on Wednesday until the testy marine mammal moved on. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Sea Lion Bites, Chases Swimmers At SF Beach Nov 17, 2006
SAN FRANCISCO -- San Francisco closed its Aquatic Park Lagoon to swimmers on Wednesday after a California sea lion bit at least 14 people and chased 10 others out of the water this week. NBC11's Christie Smith reported she saw several people ignore the warning and take a morning dip Thursday. (NBC 11, CA)
Rogue sea lion in S.F. menaces swimmers Nov 17, 2006
And I thought, 'These feel like whiskers. So I stopped, and the animal popped up. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Sea lion chasing swimmers from the water Nov 16, 2006
SAN FRANCISCO There's a California sea lion that's either brain damaged -- or frisky. He's bitten at least 14 people at a lagoon in San Francisco, leading officials to ban swimming there. (WREG.com, TN)
Rogue sea lion bites at least 14 in San Francisco lagoon Nov 16, 2006
Call: (800) 877-3400. Multimedia / Interactive. (Fresno Bee -- State)
License to kill sea lions sought by NW lawmakers Oct 13, 2006
California sea lion populations are healthy and increasing ... Last spring, spotters counted 72 California sea lions eating 3,023 endangered salmon ... - Allow up to 10 California sea lions to be killed in the Columbia River or its tributaries. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Sea lions targeted to safeguard salmon run Sep 24, 2006
- C404, the crafty California sea lion who has flummoxed engineers and fishery specialists at the Columbia River's Bonneville Dam for years, might want to get his affairs in order ... California sea lions such as C404 are protected by law ... When the Marine Mammal Protection Act was passed in 1972, there were about 50,000 California sea lions. (AZCentral -- News)
Seaquarium Launches Baby Dolphin Naming Contest Sep 15, 2006
In addition, a newborn California Sea Lion was born at the park's Golden Dome on June 8th, 2006. Now weighing more than 35 pounds, the sea lion pup named Diesel is a male and weighed an estimated 17 pounds at birth. (WFOR.com, FL)
Two sea lions die at ZooQuarium Aug 18, 2006
The two California sea lions who together educated and awed children for more than a dozen years at the popular family ... California sea lions are social animals ... The California sea lion is a member of the eared seal family of Otariidae. (Cape Cod Times, MA)
Sea lion hazing a big hit in Gold Beach Aug 10, 2006
Angled downstream, the boat slices sideways through the incoming tidal swells toward the California sea lion trying to sneak past Lottis' watch ... But the Port, through state and federal permits, has the authority to haze Stellar sea lions stealing fish in the bay as well as California sea lions and harbor seals so long as the hazer isn't fishing. (Mail Tribune, OR)
Sentinels Under Attack Jul 31, 2006
Inside was a California sea lion. The animal was emaciated, disoriented and suffering from seizures. (Los Angeles Times)
Sea lion finds new home in PPG Aquarium Jun 16, 2006
A young California sea lion that thwarted several attempts to return it to the Pacific Ocean will now be calling Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium home. After flying in on the red-eye from San Francisco to Cleveland, Seahawk arrived at the zoo yesterday in Kids Kingdom curator Henry Kacprzyk's "Steelermobile.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Crafty sea lion outsmarts engineers Apr 4, 2006
The California sea lion and his kind aren't endangered, but a 1972 federal law protects them. Incorrigibles, however, can be singled out for "lethal removal" through a long, complicated process, said Robert Stansell, a fish biologist with the Corps at Bonneville, about 40 miles east of Portland. (CNN -- US)
Crafty sea lion befuddles fish biologists Apr 4, 2006
The engineers have used everything legal to get rid of the California sea lion, who may weigh 1,000 pounds or more. They have installed grated exclusion gates and tried huge firecackers, rockets, rubber bullets, and noises sea lions don't like. (AZCentral -- News)
