Ocean News

Whale Washed up on the Shores of La Jolla Shores Unkown cause but could be due to malnutrition
6 Whales Washed up on New York-New Jersey Shoreline in 33 Days - January 9, 2023
Sea Lion on the 94 - January 2022 (9:40 AM) Caught the sea lion trying to cross Route 94 near state Route 15 (California Highway Patrol) Uncertain of the cause for the sea lion being on freeway, since it was so far away from the ocean Has a track record for being lost, it has been rescued before by SeaWorld's Rescue team Other places seen were San Diego International Airport and the Navy Base in Point Loma The goal is to return the animal back to the ocean; under good hands with the SeaWorld veterinary staff More Information:
  • Report stranded anmals or animals in distress or in need of help
  • Call SeaWorld's Rescue Team - Phone: 1-800-541-SEAL
  • Email: SWC.Rescue@seaworld.com
Orange County Oil Spill - October 1, 2021 Caused by 13-inch tear in pipes that were off shore to the beaches of Long Beach, CA Oil spills cause death of birds, fish and other sea life and natural resources similar to the spill in 1990 Learning from oil spills is important... More Information:
  • Claims for residents or businesses affected by the spill CALL: 866-985-8366 and use "Pipeline P00547" as a reference.
  • Don't rescue oiled animals (Report Injured Animals) CALL: 877-823-6926, or 877-UCD-OWCN (1-877-823-6926
  • Over 10,000 people volunteered to assist in this clean-up effort. Anyone interested in oil-spills or volunteering in the future, contact: calspillwatch.wildlife.ca.gov/volunteer or CALL: 800-228-4544.
  • Media Contact: (562) 568-5590 CALL/TEXT or inquiries@socalspillresponse.com
  • Other websites: Fisheries - https://socalspillresponse.com/fisheries-closure/ or Closures - https://wildlife.ca.gov/OSPR/Contingency