Baby Sea lion
(Sea lions have earflaps,
Seal don't)
This little guy wasn't feeling good. Redondo Beach had a bit of a
Red Tide problem & it might have made this little guy sick. Red Tides
off of California are not usually harmful - they are caused by a
flagellate protists called dinoflagellates (think: tiny
cellulose-covered balls with two little whips for propulsion). I called
Whale Rescue Team (1-800-399-4253) about him. Whale Rescue Team handle
all of the Aquatic Animal rescues in Los Angeles. |