Federal officials have offered a $20,000 reward for information on the shooting of a sea lion at Bolsa Chica State Beach. This incident highlights a troubling trend of marine animal shootings in California.
NOAA reported 12 gunshot cases involving marine mammals this year alone in California. The annual average for the past three years is around 20, indicating a disturbing pattern of violence against protected marine life.
Espy, the recovering sea lion, illustrates the need for awareness as it was discovered in a public area, showcasing how important public vigilance is in protecting marine mammals.
Dr. Alissa Deming expressed her hope that federal authorities taking the case seriously will lead to broader attention on the violence against sea lions and other marine mammals.
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