CLEAN : Mass sea lion strandings baffle California

The transcript discusses the issue of malnourishment observed in various cases, particularly focusing on the significant increase in the number of underweight California sea lion pups starting in January. Typically, between January and March, 50 to 80 animals are seen, but this year, over 400 were observed by the end of March, indicating an unusual trend.

What is identified as the main problem in the initial discussion?

• Malnourishment

• Disease

• Overpopulation

• Pollution

When did the increase in underweight California Sea lion pups begin?

• February

• April

• March

• January

How long did it take to realize the increase in underweight pups was unusual?

• Several months

• A month

• A couple of weeks

• A few days

What is the typical number of sea lion pups seen between January and March?

• 200 to 300

• 10 to 30

• 50 to 80

• 100 to 150

By the end of March, how many sea lion pups were observed this year?

• Over 100

• Over 200

• Over 300

• Over 400