Take a look at the latest Elephant Seal Express.. This month, we’re celebrating the power of observation — and the extraordinary stories revealed through community science at Piedras Blancas. From rare tag resightings to early morning colony counts, every sighting helps researchers better understand and protect northern elephant seals for generations to come.
Our feature article: Tracking the Journey: What Flipper Tag Sightings Tell Us About Survival tells the stories of a few interesting seals, all revealed because of their flipper tags!
Learn more about the Friends of the Elephant Seal Community Science program, summer merchandise on sale and more!