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The New York Times: Scientists Begin Testing Bird Flu Vaccine in Seals

In response to the increasing threat of bird flu, marine mammal researchers are hoping to provide a life-saving, preventative vaccine for endangered Hawaiian monk seals. 

Learn how researchers at The Marine Mammal Center are studying the bird flu vaccine in elephant seals as a similar species, as well as our next steps to protect Hawaiian monk seals.

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Daphne Shen

Daphne Shen

Monterey Bay Operations Coordinator

Daphne Shen supports daily operations of the Center's Moss Landing facility in animal care, response and volunteer training. She has a B.S. in Biological Sciences from Cornell University and a M.S. in Marine Science from Moss Landing Marine Laboratories. 

Daphne has over eight years of experience in marine animal rescue, rehabilitation and research. She has worked with a variety of pinniped, cetacean and sea turtle species on both the East Coast and the West Coast, most recently as a volunteer crew supervisor at the Center's Moss Landing facility and as a field research technician at Año Nuevo studying elephant seals. 

Outside of work, Daphne enjoys crocheting, reading, hiking, traveling and game nights with friends.

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