Home News World Starved sea lion pups washing up on California beaches HUNDREDS of starving sea lion pups are being washed on to Californias beaches. Published: Sun, May 5, 2013

More than 1,400 dying baby sea lions have been found in two months

More than 1,400 dying babies have been found in two months.

Marine biologists are baffled by the more than tenfold increase in pup deaths and the US government has pledged funds to help solve the mystery.

Sea lion pups wean in April and May and, while some fail to thrive, it has never been at this rate

Sea lion pups wean in April and May and, while a number fail to thrive, it has never been at this rate

Development director Melissa Sciacca

One recipient will be the Pacific Marine Mammal Centre in Laguna Beach, south of Los Angeles.

Development director Melissa Sciacca told the Sunday Express: Sea lion pups wean in April and May and, while a number fail to thrive, it has never been at this rate.

Scientists are focusing on food shortages and disease as likely causes.

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Starved sea lion pups washing up on California beaches