Voice of America | Rescuers Work to Save Wildlife Affected by California Oil Spill Voice of America SAN DIEGO—. Dead animals have been found almost daily since a pipeline failed May 19, releasing thousands of gallons of crude oil into the ocean and beaches of central California. While it will take years for scientists to gauge the spill's effects on ... Sea lions, seal rescued from oil spill die 2 Sea Lions, 1 Seal Die After Santa Barbara Oil Spill SeaWorld Caring For 4 More Marine Mammals from Oil Spill |