A concerning number of pelicans have been discovered in distress across Southern California. Over 180 sick and starving birds have been admitted to wildlife centers, with many more reported dead. The Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center in Huntington Beach has admitted 180 brown pelicans, many of which are severely underweight, anemic, and dehydrated. Despite the abundance of marine life off the Pacific Coast, these pelicans are malnourished and facing a crisis. Organizations like Bird Rescue and the Wildlife Care Center are working tirelessly to care for these birds and address their injuries, which often include fishing gear entanglement.