California Brown Pelicans Sickened by Domoic Acid Recovering at WWCC

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Written By Azi Sharif
California Brown Pelicans Sickened by Domoic Acid Recovering at WWCC

A precious California Brown Pelican receiving care at the Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center in Huntington Beach. Photo "Courtesy of Newt Likier/Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center"

Pelicans in Crisis: Help Save Pelicans

Our majestic California Brown Pelicans are in urgent need of help, as domoic acid toxicity leaves them stranded and distressed in alarming numbers. As of today, the Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center in Orange County is caring for 75 Pelicans recovering from domoic acid poisoning.

The animal subjects captured in this footage are suspected of suffering from Domoic Acid Toxicity. "Courtesy of Newt Likier/Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center"

Ways you can help:

  • If you see a Pelican in distress, call for help immediately. 

    • In Orange County, call Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center: (714) 374-5587

  • Visit Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center to learn more and discover how you can support their life-saving work.

  • Join Wildlife Jewels’ EYES Collective to help us find and report pelicans in need of rescue.

Help Us Save Pelicans

Wildlife Jewels® is seeking volunteers and community reporters to help monitor beaches and report distressed Pelicans. Learn how you can get involved and Join the Wildlife Jewels’ EYES Collective Program!

The animal subjects captured in this footage are suspected of suffering from Domoic Acid Toxicity. "Courtesy of Newt Likier/Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center"

Pelicans suffering from Domoic Acid Toxicity. "Captured by Azi Sharif/Wildlife Jewels"


“Every single Pelican is precious and every single Pelican counts. Please join us in this critical mission to save our precious Pelicans. ”
— Azi Sharif, Founder & Executive Director of Wildlife Jewels

Distressed Pelican "Captured by Azi Sharif/Wildlife Jewels"

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Our majestic California Brown Pelicans are in urgent need of help. Sickened by toxic algae, they are being found in alarming numbers. As of today, the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center in Orange County is caring for 75 Pelicans recovering from domoic acid poisoning. 

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During Tuesday’s Wildlife Jewels® EYES monitoring walk mat La Jolla Cove, sadly we spotted multiple pelicans showing signs of domoic acid poisoning. One, thankfully, was in an accessible spot on the beach.

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Sharing a precious California Brown Pelican who’s fortunate to have been rescued and is now on the road to recovery after surviving the devastating effects of domoic acid poisoning. She’s a glimmer of hope amidst the tragic domoic acid crisis impacting our seabirds and sea lions along the coast.

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Join us and together let’s work to ensure safety of our precious wildlife!

Azi Sharif
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