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Conservation Updates

California sea lion

MONTEREY COUNTY NOW

A confluence of deadly factors leads officials to urge the public to avoid stranded marine mammals  

Over the last few months, we have been rescuing a high volume of malnourished sea lion pups. Warming waters and domoic acid poisoning are likely the cause, and with an El Niño underway, more marine mammals are likely to be impacted in the coming months.

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Whales in San Francisco Bay

ABC7

[WATCH] New AI cameras providing Bay Area researchers insight into gray whale behavior

Cetacean expert Kathi George speaks on a collaborative effort to deploy an AI-powered whale detection system in the Bay. The thermal imaging technology detects whales, alerting mariners when these gentle giants are nearby.

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Pinnipeds in the News

California sea lions

USA TODAY

[WATCH] Ailing sea lion Irving returns to Monterey County coast after rehab

Thanks to our partners and people like you, California sea lion Irving was brought to our hospital for a second chance at life. After about two months of care, he was released back to the wild. If you see a marine mammal in distress, call our hotline: 415-289-SEAL (7325).

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Elephant seals

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN

Why ‘Neil the seal’ is unleashing chaos in Tasmania

Marine mammal experts, including the Center’s Dr. Cara Field, comment on Niel the seal, a one-ton elephant seal that has stolen hearts from around the world. Dr. Field and others explain some of Neil’s behaviors through a biological lens.

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Check out the most popular stories.

1. NPR: Whales are showing up in San Francisco Bay. New ship alerts could help protect them

2. MIJ: AI cameras scan San Francisco Bay to help protect whales from ship strikes

Sea lion lying on the beach © Rob Martel

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