Sea Lion

An 18-year-old from La Jolla pleaded guilty in federal court after being filmed attacking a sea lion. The incident took place on the San Diego coast and was captured in a viral video.

A video appears to show a person kicking a protected sea lion at a beach in California, prompting an investigation by federal wildlife authorities.

A federal probe is investigating a viral video depicting an attack on a sea lion. San Diego’s mayor condemned the act as 'disgusting' and 'unacceptable' due to the animal cruelty, which has sparked public outrage.

Federal officials are investigating a video showing a man kicking a sea lion in San Diego near La Jolla Cove. The incident has sparked outrage among wildlife advocates, who are calling for stronger protections for sea lions in the area.

Federal wildlife authorities are investigating a video showing a person kicking a protected sea lion at La Jolla Cove in San Diego. The incident is under review by NOAA Fisheries' Office of Law Enforcement, with the video depicting the individual following and kicking the sea lion as it attempts to escape.

A video shows a person kicking a sea lion at La Jolla Cove, with another person laughing in the background. The incident has been described as a 'disgusting act'.

Federal law enforcement officials are investigating a viral social media video showing a man kicking a sea lion. The incident occurred at a San Diego County beach on Wednesday night.

Federal wildlife authorities are investigating a video showing a person kicking a protected sea lion at La Jolla Cove in San Diego. The incident is being probed under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, with NOAA Fisheries’ Office of Law Enforcement handling the case. San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria condemned the act as 'disgusting' and urged local law enforcement to review the footage.

Federal wildlife authorities are investigating a video showing a person kicking a protected sea lion at La Jolla Cove in San Diego. The video, which includes another person laughing, has prompted NOAA Fisheries to launch an inquiry, and San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria condemned the act as 'disgusting.'

Federal officials are investigating a video showing a man kicking a sea lion on a California beach. The incident occurred at Boomer Beach in La Jolla, a location known for its sea lion colonies.

A heartless punk kicked a sea lion at La Jolla Cove on Wednesday night, as captured on video. The incident occurred at a famous California beach and was described as a horrifying act.

A photographer was bitten by a shark or sea lion during the World Surf League's Tahiti Pro surf competition at Teahupo'o, Tahiti, French Polynesia. The incident occurred on May 30, 2024, while Indonesia's Rio Waida competed in the event.

A surfing competition in New Zealand was halted after a photographer was bitten in the water, initially raising fears of a shark attack. The incident was later determined to be caused by a sea lion, leading to relief among participants and organizers.

A photographer at the World Surf League (WSL) event in New Zealand was injured by a suspected sea lion or shark bite, causing the New Zealand Pro semi-final surfing match to be halted. The incident occurred during the final day of the competition in Raglan, where Brazilian surfers Yago Dora and Italo Ferreira were competing.

A baby sea lion was found wandering near a Bay Area highway. The discovery of the lost sea lion has raised concerns about its well-being and how it ended up so far from its natural habitat. Authorities are working to ensure the safe return of the baby sea lion.

A sea lion in the Galapagos Islands used tourists' backpacks as a makeshift nap spot, showcasing the region's unique wildlife interactions. The incident highlights the playful and curious nature of marine animals in their natural habitat.