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Tell Congress: Don’t Let Extinction Be an Option

For the first time in 30 years, the administration is planning to convene the Endangered Species Committee, a federal panel of government officials. Why? To grant an exception from the Endangered Species Act that would allow oil and gas operations in the Gulf of Mexico.

If this moves forward, endangered marine mammals and other rare wildlife that call the Gulf home will be at grave risk and pushed closer toward extinction.

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California sea lion pup

Marine Mammal Monday: Sea Lion Birthday

Ages: 10-14 years old

  • Behavior
  • Climate change
  • Natural history
  • Marine science careers
Virtual Program

Did you know that most California sea lions are born in the first two weeks of June? It’s true! Watch Marine Mammal Monday: Sea Lion Birthday to learn more about sea lion birthdays and our sea lion patients. Then, celebrate this incredible phenomenon with us by continuing to observe and learn more with the activity below.

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