Elephant Seals at Point Reyes: 45 Years and Still Growing Strong - Livestream

Elephant seals were hunted to extinction at Point Reyes over 150 years ago, but in 1980, the colony recolonized the Point and gradually spread throughout the peninsula. Younger colonies may exhibit novel behaviors such as male altruism and adaptations to changes in climate. Marine protected areas such as national seashores and marine sanctuaries are critical to the recovery and persistence of species and ecosystems.

Speaker: Sarah Allen, National Park Service, retired

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