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Sea Lion Release
April 20, 2008

Five sea lions were released under sunny skies Sunday, April 10th at Crescent Bay. Sophia was out first with Chauncey and Elizabeth on her heels. Nutmeg was yelling wait for me and Cartman decided he wanted all the paparazzi to himself before following the others into the water.

 
Name: Rescue Date: Rescue Location: Rescue Weight: Release Weight:
Sophia November 27, 2007 Huntington Beach 22 lbs. 80 lbs.
Nutmeg December 16, 2007 San Onofre 34 lbs. 80 lbs.
Chauncey December 25, 2007 San Clemente 30 lbs. 75 lbs.
Cartman January 5, 2008 Laguna Beach 59 lbs. 110 lbs.
Elizabeth January 3, 2008 Laguna Beach 32 lbs. 63 lbs.
Pacific Marine Mammal Center
20612 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, California, USA   92651
(949) 494-3050 phone (949) 494-2802 fax
info@pacificmmc.org