Report Details

Stranded California sea lion (Zalophus californianus). It appears that someone has tried (but failed) to hack or saw off the head.

Conditions

Temperature: 54 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 2.9 feet.

Notable Wildlife

Immature (1st winter) glaucous gull (Larus hyperboreus)

Stranded Marine Mammals

Total stranded mammals: 1. Adult male California sea lion (Zalophus californianus). The carcass has been mutilated: it appears that someone tried to hack or saw off the head. Located high on the beach just south of the Vietnam Memorial Walk at Don Davis Park.

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January 27, 2024

Very few people on the beach due to blustery conditions.

Julie Parker

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December 9, 2023

Eight total lures were seen, all of them glittery with an orangish hue.

Andy Warrick

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December 9, 2023

Sea lion corpse, seven dead birds, the rubber fishing lures, much fishing rope, decomposed jellies, and copious amounts of marine and land debris were all notable observations.

Andy Warrick

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October 23, 2023

Took photos of all dead birds, as well as live birds/jellyfish, and some trash and sky

Warrick

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October 12, 2023

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June 3, 2019

Just a usual day on the beach, nothing noticible as far as errousoin.

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April 29, 2018

Everything was normal on the beach.

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April 8, 2018

Nothing out of place.

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