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Amazing World Class Elephant Seal Athletes
August 7, 2024. Imagine spending three months, mostly underwater, mostly in the dark, in freezing cold water hundreds of meters below the surface, on a long journey out to a destination at the far reaches of your physical limits. The three female elephant seals we...
Be a B.A.R.K. Ranger!
Beaches and parks in the San Simeon area are exciting places for pets to visit with their families. Both locals and visitors enjoy the gorgeous scenery, abundant wildlife, beaches, breaking waves and breath-taking sunsets. Learn the B.A.R.K. principles so you...
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Friends of the Elephant Seal Office 250 San Simeon Ave, Suite 3B San Simeon, CA Position Description: Friendly, detail-oriented and organized team member sought for part-time staff assistant role in the Friends of the Elephant Seal office. Duties include providing...
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World Class Elephant Seal Athletes Exhibit
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World Class Elephant Seal Athletes Exhibit
World Class Elephant Seal Athletes Exhibit
Imagine spending three months, mostly underwater, mostly in the dark, in freezing cold water hundreds of meters below the surface, on a long journey out to a destination at the […]
Seal Science Sunday
Seal Science Sunday
Bring the family out to the Piedras Blancas Northern Elephant Seal rookery for Seal Science Sunday. (weather permitting) One of our knowledgeable and friendly docents will be presenting elephant seal […]
World Class Elephant Seal Athletes Exhibit
World Class Elephant Seal Athletes Exhibit
Imagine spending three months, mostly underwater, mostly in the dark, in freezing cold water hundreds of meters below the surface, on a long journey out to a destination at the […]
World Class Elephant Seal Athletes Exhibit
World Class Elephant Seal Athletes Exhibit
Imagine spending three months, mostly underwater, mostly in the dark, in freezing cold water hundreds of meters below the surface, on a long journey out to a destination at the […]
World Class Elephant Seal Athletes Exhibit
World Class Elephant Seal Athletes Exhibit
Imagine spending three months, mostly underwater, mostly in the dark, in freezing cold water hundreds of meters below the surface, on a long journey out to a destination at the […]
World Class Elephant Seal Athletes Exhibit
World Class Elephant Seal Athletes Exhibit
Imagine spending three months, mostly underwater, mostly in the dark, in freezing cold water hundreds of meters below the surface, on a long journey out to a destination at the […]
World Class Elephant Seal Athletes Exhibit
World Class Elephant Seal Athletes Exhibit
Imagine spending three months, mostly underwater, mostly in the dark, in freezing cold water hundreds of meters below the surface, on a long journey out to a destination at the […]
World Class Elephant Seal Athletes Exhibit
World Class Elephant Seal Athletes Exhibit
Imagine spending three months, mostly underwater, mostly in the dark, in freezing cold water hundreds of meters below the surface, on a long journey out to a destination at the […]
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