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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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Seal Sustenance

Ages: 8-11 years old

  • Behavior
  • Malnutrition
Activity

In the wild and at The Marine Mammal Center, it is critical that we do what we can to minimize our interactions with wild animals to protect both animals and people. Take the innovator challenge with this activity to learn more about how we feed our seal patients safely and to design creative ways to help keep seals wild. For some added inspiration, check out the video below from the Innovator Series hosted by the El Cerrito Library and Association for Sustainability Education. 

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