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Smithsonian Magazine Features Friends of the Elephant Seal
October 3, 2023. In honor of the elephant seals... We are grateful to Sara Kuta and the Smithsonian Magazine for featuring the Friends of the Elephant Seal organization, our partners and the collaborative efforts of so many over the last 30 years to protect the...
Haley Ramos, MAIOP, named Director of Operations of the Friends of the Elephant Seal
June 27, 2023. The Friends of the Elephant Seal Board of Directors is pleased to announce that it has recently named Haley Ramos, MAIOP as Director of Operations. Her responsibilities include coordinating effective operating, marketing, and financial management...
Celebrating World Oceans Day 2023. Let’s put the ocean first!
Meet Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal X810, an amazing 21-year old seal who has seen the oceans change dramatically over her lifetime! Our visitors often ask our docents, “How long do elephant seals live?” The Friends of the Elephant Seal Community Science team...
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