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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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Two California sea lion pups in the water

Stewardship Saturday: Ocean Optimism

Ages: 13-18 years old

  • Species conservation
  • Climate change
  • Sustainable seafood
Virtual Program

Stewardship and conservation can be both inspiring and exhausting, especially when we’re bombarded with sensationalized and often negative news stories. In honor of World Oceans Day in June, watch this recorded version of our Stewardship Saturday: Ocean Optimism event celebrating incredible positive achievements in ocean conservation as well as discuss and practice tools that will help us continue to find and maintain the joy in being ocean stewards.

We encourage you to reflect on the experience and capture how you can sustain your stewardship, as well as provide feedback on this event by filling out our survey.

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