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 <\/p>\n
More than 1,400 dying baby sea lions have been found in two months <\/p>\n
More than 1,400 dying babies have been found in two months. <\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
Sea lion pups wean in April and May and, while some fail to thrive, it has never been at this rate <\/p>\n
Sea lion pups wean in April and May and, while a number fail to thrive, it has never been at this rate <\/p>\n
Development director Melissa Sciacca <\/p>\n
One recipient will be the Pacific Marine Mammal Centre in Laguna Beach, south of Los Angeles. <\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
Scientists are focusing on food shortages and disease as likely causes. <\/p>\n
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