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Avian Influenza and Our Seal Response Operations

We are pleased to report that the Center is resuming our seal response operations. To prioritize health and safety amidst avian influenza, we are taking a phased approach, initially reopening in Monterey and San Luis Obispo areas.

The Center continues to test all incoming animals for influenza and has had no cases among our patients to date.

See our latest updates about avian influenza and marine mammals, including how you can help.

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  2. Avian Influenza and Our Seal Response Operations

    We are pleased to report that the Center is resuming our seal response operations. To prioritize health and safety amidst avian influenza, we are taking a phased approach, initially reopening in Monterey and San Luis Obispo areas.
    See our latest update
    Elephant seal at Año Nuevo
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Visit the World’s Largest Marine Mammal Hospital — Book Your Free Tickets Today!

See experts providing life-saving care to patients so they can be released back to the wild. Tickets are free but must be reserved online in advanceHurry, spots fill up fast! 

Ways to Give

Your support makes life-saving work possible. Our patients rely on the generosity of people like you. There are many different ways to make a gift today and help return marine mammals to a healthier ocean home.

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