For the past three winters, starving California sea lion pups have been beaching themselves along the California coast. This year, the die-offs have occurred earlier and in higher numbers, increasing concerns about the impacts of rising ocean temperatures and a depleted fish population. We’ll discuss the scope of the problem and the rescue efforts underway.
Rise in Stranded Sea Lions Alarms Scientists
For the past three winters, starving California sea lion pups have been beaching themselves along the California coast. This year, the die-offs have occurred earlier and in higher numbers, increasing concerns about the impacts of rising ocean temperatures and a depleted fish population. We'll discuss the scope of the problem and the rescue efforts underway.
(Conner Jay/ The Marine Mammal Center)
Guests:
Shawn Johnson, director of veterinary science at The Marine Mammal Center
Dan Costa, professor in the environmental studies department at UC Santa Cruz