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Hungry pups like elephant seal Davey are pouring through our doors. Yes, we are in the swing of pupping season, and that’s why your help is urgently needed.

What if I told you there’s a simple way you can have double the impact for good?

Today, your gift will help provide what a pup like Davey needs: double the fish meals to regain his strength for a second chance at life. How? Because your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $5,000 when you give by Sunday, June 1.

Double my impact!
Elephant seal pup, Davey
Domoic Acid Attack

Domoic Acid Attack

Highlighting the impacts of domoic acid

Ages: 8-11 years old

  • Domoic acid
  • Climate change
Video

This animated short highlights the impacts of domoic acid, a neurotoxin produced by harmful algal blooms that affects both marine mammals and humans. The film was directed and written by Pixar animator Bret Parker, with animation and production completed by students at the California College of the Arts in collaboration with The Marine Mammal Center. Watch here.

But what causes the harmful algal blooms that produce domoic acid and how can we reduce the impacts? After you watch, play a family-friendly game of “I Spy” to learn how you can make a difference today.

domoic acid
climate change
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8 years
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