Sea Lions

• Hundreds of sea lions have taken over a Vancouver Island beach

  California sea lions have taken over the beach at Vancouver Island's Deep Bay. A marine biologist says they're at the end of their northern fishing tour and awaiting a herring run.

  Environment

  Mar 2
  
• ‘Deranged’ sea lion attacks on California beachgoers blamed on toxic algae

  Sea lions ingest smaller creatures such as anchovies and sardines who eat the poison algae, which has bloomed seasonally in California for the past four years.

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  Apr 9, 2025
  
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• West Edmonton Mall announces death of sea lion that lived in shopping centre

  On its website, West Edmonton Mall says it is an accredited member of Canada's Accredited Zoos and Aquariums and the National Marine Educators Association.

  Canada

  Oct 28, 2024
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• Internet sides with sea lions captured on video charging San Diego beachgoers

  "I started recording because it was really funny... to see all these tourists getting blown away by these giant sea lions," said the visitor who filmed the incident.

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  Jul 11, 2022
• Wayward sea lion spotted on remote B.C. logging road, several kilometres from the ocean

  It is suspected the aquatic mammal followed a creek looking for food and ended up on the road.

  Environment

  Apr 14, 2021
• Charges laid in controversial B.C. ‘seal bomb’ incident caught on camera

  A B.C. man filmed throwing a so-called "bear banger" into a raft of sea lions near Hornby Island last spring is facing charges under the Fisheries Act and Explosives Act.

  Feb 26, 2020
• A deadly virus affecting seals, seal lions could spread as sea ice levels decline, scientists say

  A 15-year study linked declining sea ice levels to the spread of a deadly virus that targeted seals, sea lions and otters. Scientists say that as climate change continues, the virus could potentially spread further.

  Environment

  Nov 9, 2019
• Fishing industry given say in federal research on Atlantic seals, fish

  The work is meant to ensure management decisions for seals and sea lions are made with the best available science, in order to sustain "healthy and productive" ecosystems.

  Environment

  Aug 14, 2019
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• ‘We were mesmerized’: Video captures orcas hunting sea lions just metres off B.C. beach

  "Even 20 minutes after they were gone we were all mesmerized by what just happened."

  Environment

  Apr 14, 2019
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• Discovery of sea lion shot in head on B.C. island renews debate between conservationists, fishing industry

  The conservation group that made the discovery said it's witnessed several abuses of sea lions during a commercial fishery.

  Environment

  Mar 20, 2019