Elephant Seals of Point Reyes: A Success Story of population rebound, expansion and resilience to ocean change

Ocean Currents Radio Program

English - January 17, 2020 19:21 - 56 minutes - 25.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 46 ratings
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January in Point Reyes means elephant seals are on the beaches in Point Reyes. Marine mammals that spend months away from shore and sometimes in our local CA national marine sanctuaries, but as far away as Russia and Hawaii make their way back annually to pup and breed. Dr. Sarah Allen shares some updates and new science about these amazing deep divers.