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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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Marine Mammal Monday: Coastal Cleanup Celebration

Ages: 10-14 years old

  • Entanglement
  • Ocean trash
Virtual Program

Watch this virtual program to celebrate International Coastal Cleanup Day with us as we hear the stories of marine mammal patients affected by plastics and other other ocean trash, and how you can help to protect them! 

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