Southern Calif. Coast Sees Deluge of Sick Sea Lion Pups

Weather.com - 3/15/13, Dana Feldman

LAGUNA BEACH, California -- Sick and malnourished sea lion pups are stranding themselves on Southern California beaches in some of the largest numbers seen in over a decade, perplexing scientists and leading one care facility to declare itself near capacity.

Animal rescuers believe adult sea lions are again foraging deeper into the ocean this year, but the reasons are unclear. What has been evident is the poor health of the many sea lion pups stranding themselves on beaches.

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