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So not that any of you would really sign this but it'd be really helpful if you did, anywho driftnets are a big no no they're illegal in California like state waters but people are finding loop holes in international waters. These nets are long and catch and kill anything in it's path like sharks (my personal favorite) but also whales, seals, dolphins, etc. So it'd be really helpful if you signed but it's your freewill to choose whether you want to or not
“The Navigator”
Japanese Sea Lion
Gone before we could truly know them.
Zalophus japonicus memorial • extinct
Last confirmed sighting 1951
Declared extinct by ICUN 1994.
Originally considered a subspecies of Californian sea lions, later were confirmed to be a separate species in 2003.
Extinction due to over hunting & habitat destruction.
The Japanese sea lion was a species of pinniped found in the western North Pacific, including Japan and the Korean Peninsula. They typically resided on open beaches, and occasionally in rocky areas. They also often would rest in caves.
Rare footage of Japanese Sea Lions
Japanese sea lions were victims of both over hunting and habitat destruction. They were primarily hunted for oil, with other parts being used for medicine and other goods. The commercial harvest of them is considered to be a primary factor in their extinction.
Habitat destruction, particularly destruction brought on by WW2 submarines is also believed to have played a role in their extinction.
Along with the Caribbean Monk Seal, these two make up the only pinnipeds to go extinct in modern times.
🪼 Intro 🪼
I go by Pacific. I have a huge interest in marine mammals - especially dolphins, orcas, and sea lions!
My other posts will often be about conservation and zoos/aquariums.
🐬 About Me 🫧
★ I support accredited zoos & aquariums. I believe that they’re a valuable tool in both conservation & public education. I think the majority of animals can thrive in captivity, if cared for properly.
★ I consider myself anti captivity/pro-welfare with orcas. Although I wish we didn’t have captive orcas, I believe the last captive orcas should still live out their final years in a high quality zoological setting.
★ I’ll often post about endangered or extinct species. Conservation is a huge interest of mine!
★ I may post about dog training & animal training on the side.
★ I’m hoping to work with marine animals one day.
★ I’m a wildlife photographer. One of my dreams is to photograph wild orcas!
🐬 Favorites 🐬
★ Extinct species - Caribbean monk seal.
★ Sea lion species - Australian sea lion.
★ Cetacean - Orcas, bottlenose dolphins, & commerson’s dolphins.
★ My favorite orcas - Chimo, Keiko, Kamea, and Frosty.
★ Cephalopods - Bigfin squid & humboldt squid.
🦈 Before You Interact 🦈
★ I’ll likely block you if you’re aggressively anti captivity. This includes orca related captivity as well. I personally see a lot of toxic behavior from these sorts of people.
★ Pro captivity people are welcome here! I’m always interested in hearing more POVs.
★ Under 16 or over 20 - feel free to follow & interact with my blog, but keep it casual please. Respect any boundaries I set. Do not expect to be viewed as a friend, as it makes me uncomfortable.
★ NSFW accounts - I likely will block these. I just don’t feel comfortable with that content!
★ Dolphin hate - I am willing to dispel a lot of the harmful myths surrounding dolphins. However I will not allow blatant dolphin hate on my blog.
please stop calling the california sea lions that are acting abnormally “demonic”. they are experiencing domoic acid toxicosis. domoic acid (DA) is a neurotoxin that is made by an algae called pseudo-nitzschia australis. fish eat the algae and the sea lions eat the fish. this buildup of DA in their system is what causes the behaviours we’re seeing. symptoms of DA toxicosis include: lethargy, disorientation, unpredictable behaviour, seizures, brain damage, and eventually death.
as far as we know, there have only been two unprovoked sea lion attacks on beaches. the vast majority of sea lions with DA toxicosis are not aggressive unless provoked. they are disoriented and they are acting out of fear.
DA is naturally occurring, but the algal blooms of pseudo-nitzschia australis have been increasing due to rising temperatures from climate change and water pollution. we are doing this to them.
affected sea lions seem to have pretty much a 50% chance of survival with treatment. they need IV fluids to flush out the toxin and some will need seizure medication as well. the marine mammal care center is completely overwhelmed with the amount of sick sea lions they are taking in and they need funding to keep up. you can donate to them here.
always stay at least 45 meters / 50 yards away from marine mammals! it protects both them and us!
Primarina is my favorite Pokemon. Rowlet sucks,it’s my least favorite.
