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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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Climate Change and Cetaceans with the American Cetacean Society

Ages: 13-18 years old

  • Climate change
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Listen in on this panel discussion on climate change and marine mammals hosted by the American Cetacean Society San Francisco Bay Chapter and featuring two experts from The Marine Mammal Center. Tune in now for a range of topics including evidence of climate change, impact on marine mammals and ocean habitats, evidence of resiliency among marine mammals, how large whales can help to mitigate rising carbon dioxide levels, top threats to address in order to enable whales to play their important roles on our planet, actions that we all can take to help reduce our carbon footprints individually and in our communities, and more. Learn more about the impacts of climate change on marine mammals and what you can do to help.

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