“Men, are you tired of not being noticed? Do women look right through you? Well, bull elephant seals don’t have these problems. Stay tuned to learn about the benefits of being a dominant bull!” This infomercial had my interest. But northern elephant seals (Mirounga angustirostris) are uncommon in Humboldt. I’ve only seen two small ones […]
seals
Posted inNews
No Touching: It’s Seal Pupping Season
The Northcoast Marine Mammal Center, which rescues animals along the coastlines of Humboldt and Del Norte counties, is reminding folks that it’s seal pupping season. That means encounters with a young one alone on the beach are possible — most likely because the mother is out foraging for food in the water — and it’s […]
Posted inLife + Outdoors
Sharing our Waters with Other Mammals
Humboldt County’s has one of the richest and most diverse populations of marine life in California, as well as some 135,558 people, plus visitors. My family, like many others, is particularly active in the waterways, especially kayaking and surfing in spaces shared by other mammals. Even though we know the animals are there, encounters come […]
Posted inNews
Hey, People, Leave Those Pups Alone
The Northcoast Marine Mammal Center is reminding the public that pupping season is here and that adorable little baby seal on beach is likely just waiting for its mom to return from a food-finding foray. In other words, as the center emphasizes, “please do NOT touch it!” “Most likely its mom is foraging offshore and […]