Rehabilitated Sea Lions Released Back Into The Wild

RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA — Two rehabilitated sea lions were released back into the ocean near Terranea Resort with help from the Marine Mammal Care Center.

The return to their natural habitat happened May 28 — in advance of World Oceans Day on June 8, a spokesperson from Terranea Resort told Patch.

"We are very happy to share this positive recovery as part of our ongoing mission to care for and protect Los Angeles marine life," MMCC President Amber Becerra said in a statement. "Terranea has been a tremendous partner for more than 10 years as part of their commitment to sustainability and protecting our precious coastal habitat."

To date, the Marine Mammal Care Center at Fort MacArthur has treated and helped rehabilitate more than 8,000 marine mammal patients. The MMCC facility serves all Los Angeles County beaches. They provide care to injured or sick sea lions or sea lions stranded on the 70 miles of beach. The organization's goal is to rehabilitate and release them back to their ocean habitat.

"We are delighted to continue to support the Marine Mammal Care Center and its precious marine mammal patients over the past 12 years," Terranea Resort Sustainability Leader Lauren Bergloff said. "We remain committed to protecting this unparalleled coastal setting and supporting the education of our visitors and guests to enhance awareness and encourage additional support for our partners in the community."

Both patients were male California sea lions. They were rehabilitated and released after they were found stranded and emaciated in the South Bay.

Marine Mammal Care Center is a nonprofit hospital for seals and sea lions. It's serviced the Los Angeles coastline since 1992. For more information about MMCC, visit the website.

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