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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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Hawaiian monk seal on the beach with surfer in the background

Stewardship Saturday: Tourism & Wildlife

Ages: 13-18 years old

  • Species conservation
  • Marine science careers
Virtual Program

Are you excited to put on your tourist hat again? Rather than returning to “normal,” let’s return to our natural spaces in a way that leaves the lowest impact, especially for the wildlife we share these places with. This form of tourism is known as ecotourism! Whether you have travel plans or not, journey with us as we dive into the world of ecotourism with experts from The Marine Mammal Center and our partners to learn best practices for enjoying outdoor spaces responsibly by watching this recorded version of our Stewardship Saturday: Tourism & Wildlife event.  

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

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