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Mayor condemns sea lion kicking; NOAA launches probe.

7/27/2026

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NOAA Fisheries is investigating video of a person kicking a sea lion at La Jolla Cove, San Diego.
Mayor Todd Gloria called the act disgusting and unacceptable, noting that the Marine Mammal Protection Act imposes penalties over $30,000 per violation and possible prison.
San Diego Police are reviewing the footage with NOAA while Sierra Club chair Robyn Davidoff called the conduct assault and urged prosecution.

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NOAA Fisheries is investigating video of a person kicking a sea lion at La Jolla Cove, San Diego.
Mayor Todd Gloria called the act disgusting and unacceptable, noting that the Marine Mammal Protection Act imposes penalties over $30,000 per violation and possible prison.
San Diego Police are reviewing the footage with NOAA while Sierra Club chair Robyn Davidoff called the conduct assault and urged prosecution.