The plight of the orcas has caught the attention of government leaders after a mother orca was spotted carrying her dead baby for nine days in a row; Tom Nelson of 710 ESPN’s “Outdoor Line” podcast ...

A recent Guest Commentary asserts that the increasing numbers of sea lions and harbor seals (pinnipeds) around La Jolla have upset the delicate balance of the once-thriving La Jolla kelp bed ecosystem ...

Massive elephant seals have arrived at national seashore for viewing pleasure of visitors, who also might get the chance to spot a gray whale or two. POINT REYES - From their vantage point high above ...

Correction: Incorrect data was included in a previous version of this story. Decadeslong efforts by state and tribal agencies have slowly curbed sea lion populations in the region, yet officials still ...

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Re “Seeing old photo of La Jolla prompts memories, question” (Sept. 14): The main reason for the increase in sea lions and seals is obviously the Marine Mammal Protection Act. We no longer hunt them ...

If you've seen even a single shark documentary, then you've probably heard that the majority of attacks on humans are likely due to sharks mistaking people for seals. Scientists now say they've ...