First cases of deadly avian flu detected among California elephant seals

Multiple elephant seal pups along the Northern California coast have tested positive for the deadly avian influenza, or bird ...
Inside Climate News

First Confirmed Cases of Bird Flu in California Elephant Seals Stoke Fear As Virus Surges Worldwide

After a catastrophic outbreak of bird flu devastated southern elephant seal populations in 2023, scientists are on high alert.

Deadly avian flu detected in California marine mammals for the first time

"This is exceptionally rapid detection of an outbreak." ...
KSBY

Avian flu detected in elephant seals; Central Coast officials monitoring local wildlife

For the first time, avian flu has been found in California’s marine mammals, and wildlife officials are working to contain ...
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Avian flu detected in Bay Area northern elephant seal colony

A highly contagious strain of avian flu has been detected in northern elephant seals at Año Nuevo State Park, the first time the disease has been detected in California’s marine mammal population.
Bay Nature

After Elephant Seal Deaths, the Race Is On for Bird Flu Investigators

Strong, healthy and newly weaned from her mom on February 18, the plump elephant seal pup on the beach at Año Nuevo State ...

Avian flu killing elephant seals along Northern California coast

Brian Hackney reports on elephant seals contracting a deadly strain of the avian flu. Website: YouTube: Facebook: ...
KQED

Officials Confirm Small Bird Flu ‘Outbreak’ in Elephant Seals at Año Nuevo State Park

Seven elephant seals at Año Nuevo State Park tested positive for bird flu. About 30 seals have died in what officials call a ...