seals vs tsunami

Elephant Seals Vs Tsunami: Part 1! Will They Survive?!

Elephant seals are in the heat of their pupping season – hauled out onto the beach and giving birth to new pups! But an unexpected tsunami along the California coast has threatened the Elephant Seal population! These newborn seal pups can’t yet swim – so will they survive the tsunami surge? This is a developing story – be sure to subscribe and stay tuned for updates!

Here are some links to news stories covering the tsunami itself:

https://weather.com/news/news/2022-01-15-tsunami-hawaii-california-alaska-tonga-fiji-volcano-eruption

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-01-15/tsunami-warning-issued-for-california-beaches-from-volcano-explosion

https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/15/asia/tsunami-warning-tonga-volcano-intl-hnk/index.html

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By Hannah

Hannah is a photographer/videographer who specializes in nature and wildlife content, research assistance (citizen science), and data collection. She is an avid hiker, birder, and Yelp Elite Squad member!

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