Video Appears to Show Person Kicking Sea Lion: "Disgusting Act" A recent video has surfaced showing a person kicking a protected sea lion at La Jolla Cove in San Diego, sparking widespread outrage and prompting an investigation by NOAA.
The incident is not isolated. According to the Seal Society, 10 sea lion pup deaths have occurred this year at La Jolla Cove, linked to mothers abandoning their pups after being scared off by human interference.
This tragedy highlights the consequences of our actions on wildlife. Under current law, harassing a sea lion can result in up to $36,000 in fines and a year in prison.