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Avian Influenza Detected at Año Nuevo State Park

A small number of young northern elephant seals at Año Nuevo State Park recently tested positive for H5N1, also known as bird flu. This is the first detection of H5N1 in California’s marine mammal population.

The risk of H5N1 to the public remains very low. We’re sharing guidance on how to protect yourself, your pets and marine mammals – and how you can help.

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Online Learning Resources & Podcast

The podcast that explores all things marine mammals is back! The Marine Mammal Center is excited to announce the relaunch of Sentinels of the Sea Podcast hosted and produced by Giancarlo Rulli, Associate Director of Public Relations. Check out this teaser clip highlighting the new six-part series that will run through next year and explore what the Center has learned over 50 years of studying seals, sea lions, whales and other marine mammals.

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Featured Learning Opportunities

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Growing Up on Ice Education Guide: Grades 6-8

elephant seal with snotty nose

Marine Mammal Monday: Marine Mammal Goop

Hawaiian monk seal on a sandy beach

Hawai‘i Virtual Tour ‘Ohana Challenge

Life By a Whisker Education Guide - Grades 6-8

Life By a Whisker Education Guide: Grades 6-8

Carlos Rios in the lab

Stewardship Saturday: Career Panel with The Marine Mammal Center Staff

humpback whale underwater

World-Traveling Whales

Domoic Acid Attack

Domoic Acid Attack

Created by the Center’s award-winning educators, these virtual activities and curriculum materials help guide youth of all ages to learn more about marine mammal health, science and conservation.

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Recent Publications

cover of the Growing Up on Ice Educator Guide

Curriculum

Growing Up on Ice Education Guide: Grades 6-8
northern fur seal on top of a plastic igloo house

Virtual Program

Marine Mammal Monday: Seal and Sea Lion Superstars of 2022
humpback whale underwater

Virtual Program

Marine Mammal Monday: Whales in San Francisco Bay
elephant seal with snotty nose

Virtual Program

Marine Mammal Monday: Marine Mammal Goop
southern sea otter grooming

Virtual Program

Marine Mammal Monday: Sea Otter Spectacular
gray seal with plastic trash

Virtual Program

Marine Mammal Monday: Coastal Cleanup Celebration