Photo: Sea Lion and cormorant w/ domoic acid poisoning and Monarch Butterfly w/ broken wing Solana Beach; Burrowing Owl at San Elijo Lagoon
Join the Wildlife Jewels EYES Collective
Help us locate and report distressed Wildlife!
The Wildlife Jewels Engage Your Eyes for Sealife™ (EYES) Collective is part of our broader EYES Initiative, dedicated to protecting the diverse and vulnerable wildlife along Southern California's coastline. The EYES Collective empowers volunteers and community members to spot and report distressed coastal wildlife, providing vital support during both everyday monitoring and crisis situations. Our coastal wildlife faces escalating challenges, including fishing gear entanglement, domoic acid poisoning, starvation events, and oil spills. Every wildlife encounter counts, and every report matters. The sooner we identify and assist distressed wildlife, the greater their chance of survival. At Wildlife Jewels, we believe every life matters, and every distressed wildlife deserves care. Join us in our mission to save as many lives as possible!
Roles
Community Reporters: Individuals who report distressed wildlife when they spot them during their walks or in any other situation they come across wildlife in need. Wildlife Jewels provides clear and simple guidelines to help identify and report distressed wildlife effectively.
Wildlife Monitor Volunteer: Volunteers who receive basic training to conduct beach monitoring and observation. Their efforts provide valuable data that supports rescue and conservation initiatives.
Focus Areas
EYES La Jolla
EYES Solana Beach
EYES Newport Beach
EYES Crisis
Activities
Beach Monitoring: Observe coastal areas during your visits and look for signs of distressed wildlife.
Reporting: Submit sightings using Wildlife Jewels' designated channels, including detailed location information and photos.
Support Rescue Efforts: Provide accurate data that aids rescue teams in responding swiftly and effectively.
Save Wildlife
By joining the Wildlife Jewels EYES Collective, you become a crucial part of the effort to save wildlife. Every wildlife is precious, every second counts, and your actions can help save wildlife!
Sign up below to get started and receive guidance on how you can help!
Join Us!
Complete the form below and we will get in touch with you!
EYES Collective Sign-Up Sheet Guide
Thank you for your interest to join the Wildlife Jewels EYES Collective! Please follow the steps below to complete your sign-up form:
Select Your Role:
Reporter: If you're signing up as a Community Reporter, please select this option. As a reporter, you'll be responsible for notifying us whenever you spot distressed wildlife. No need to choose a date or time commitment, just keep us informed of your observations.
Volunteer Monitor: If you're signing up as a Volunteer Monitor, please select this option. As a volunteer, you'll be actively monitoring the beach and reporting distressed wildlife, as well as environmental threats. Please note, we ask for a minimum of 2 hours per week of monitoring.
Choose Your Beach:
EYES La Jolla: Select this option if you'd like to monitor or report wildlife at La Jolla Cove.
EYES Solana Beach: Select this option if you'd like to monitor or report wildlife at Solana Beach.
EYES Newport Beach: Select this option if you'd like to monitor or report wildlife at Newport Beach.
EYES Crisis: Select this option is you’re signing up as a result of rapid emergency response to beaches across San Diego, Los Angeles, and Orange County where distressed coastal wildlife needs immediate attention and select the areas you’d like to monitor.
Other Beach: If you'd like to monitor a different beach, please select this option and indicate the beach you'd like to monitor in the provided space.
For Volunteer Monitors Only:
Select Days and Times: As a Volunteer Monitor, please indicate which days and times you're available to monitor the beach. This will help us organize shifts and ensure consistent coverage.
Training and Information:
Regardless of your role, we’ll provide you with detailed training materials and guidelines on how to detect and report distressed wildlife. We’ll make sure you have the necessary information to identify wildlife behaviors, injuries, and environmental threats, and how to report these findings to us effectively.
Once you’ve completed the form, submit it, and we'll reach out to you with further details and next steps!
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Our Vision
“We dream of a world where wildlife thrives untouched by human activities, roaming freely in their natural habitats. In this world, every person recognizes the magnificent beauty and value of living wildlife, and takes significant action to ensure safety and protection of wildlife.”
— Azi Sharif, Founder & Executive Director Wildlife Jewels®