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The New York Times: Scientists Begin Testing Bird Flu Vaccine in Seals

In response to the increasing threat of bird flu, marine mammal researchers are hoping to provide a life-saving, preventative vaccine for endangered Hawaiian monk seals. 

Learn how researchers at The Marine Mammal Center are studying the bird flu vaccine in elephant seals as a similar species, as well as our next steps to protect Hawaiian monk seals.

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  1. The New York Times: Scientists Begin Testing Bird Flu Vaccine in Seals

    Learn how researchers at The Marine Mammal Center are studying the bird flu vaccine in elephant seals as a similar species, as well as our next steps to protect Hawaiian monk seals.
    Read more
    Northern elephant seal
  2. Entangled in Ocean Trash, Sea Otter Mooring Gets a Second Chance at Life

    Mooring, a southern sea otter that was caught in a life-threatening entanglement, received expert care at our hospital and is now swimming free in her ocean home.
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  3. It's Sea Otter Awareness Month!

    Celebrating these charismatic creatures means today is the perfect time to stock up on all your otter essentials.
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  4. You Can Save a Life!

    Your donation today helps give a second chance to sick and injured marine mammals.
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  5. What Do Sea Otters Eat?

    You already know sea otters are cute and charismatic, but how well do you know your sea otter facts? From a sea otter’s diet and habitat to unique adaptations, take a deep dive into this trivia!
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