Rescue and recovery in Baja California
The Federal Environmental Protection Agency (Profepa) confirmed the release of a sea lion (Zalophus californianus) that spent five months stranded in the Roca “Consag” sea lion shelter, in San Felipe, Baja California.
The specimen was rescued at the end of May and transferred to the Veterinary Sciences Research Institute of the Autonomous University of Baja California (UABC). There, professionals and student volunteers diagnosed the female with severe dehydration and nutritional loss.
Daily care and return to habitat
For almost two months, doctors and Profepa staff provided food, medications and daily cleaning. The actions allowed the animal to regain its mobility.
Once rehabilitated, she was released in the same Roca “Consag” kennel, with the support of UABC Veterinary students. The transfer was carried out on a Profepa vessel with its inspectors.
In addition, Marines, observers from the civil association “Pesca ABC”, students and volunteers participated in another vessel of the Secretary of the Navy (Semar).
Profepa highlighted in a statement: “This successful result of rescue, rehabilitation and return was possible thanks to the combined efforts of government, educational and civil institutions that go in the same direction: safeguarding the wildlife of our country.”




