Endangered New Zealand Sea Lions (IMAGE) University of Otago Caption Getting caught in fishing nets is a major cause of death for the increasingly endangered New Zealand sea lion, according to new research from New Zealand's University of Otago, Massey University and the University of Toronto. Credit Louise Chilvers Usage Restrictions Please credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.