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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: Tracking Marine Mammals

Ages: 8-11 years old

  • Species conservation
  • Climate change
Virtual Program

How do you tag a sea otter? How do you keep track of Stellar sea lion populations? Watch Marine Mammal Monday: Tracking Marine Mammals to answer these questions and more as we explore how The Marine Mammal Center tags and tracks marine mammals. 

During this Marine Mammal Monday program, we’ll be highlighting sea otters and Stellar sea lions while we dive into how tagging and tracking has helped with the conservation of these species.


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