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We are excited to get you a sneak peak into our next paper, first authored by our Research Assistant Ciera! She has spent over a year doing photo-ID of every seal photo we have between 2015-2019, creating our catalogue and analyzing the data. In this paper we look at the site fidelity and seasonality of harbor seals that use Burrows Pass. What are the results? Let's just say that individuality reigns! Join us as we discuss the variation in who returns, and when and how often, and what this means for our understanding of the in-water behavior of harbor seals. Special shout out to our interns who have assisted with the project, helping to confirm seal identifications - thank you!

Jackie Canterbury talks with Dr. Katie Haman, Wildlife Veterinarian, and Dr. Scott Pearson, Senior Research Scientist – both with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife – who answer questions about the recent avian flu outbreak on Rat Island off Marrowstone Island and discuss the outlook for the future. The outbreak is the first H5N1 avian flu event in the marine environment in Washington state. We are estimating an 80% colony loss on Rat island which hosts breeding Caspian Terns, Olympic Gulls, and Harbor Seals (part 1 of two programs on this topic). (Airdate: September 13, 2023) For additional information on avian influenza visit: WA Department of Fish & Wildlife and WA Department of Health. Nature Now is created by a dedicated team of volunteers. If you enjoy this episode and want to support the work that goes into making Nature Now, we invite you to go to kptz.org/donate to make a contribution. Thank you for your support!

Dr. Michelle Rivard and Casey Mclean, marine mammal expert guests from SR3 in Washington are back in conversation with Gail Buhl, sharing more about the release phase of caring from Harbor Seals. Later in the episode they get into some of the nuanced differences among pinnipeds, particularly the California Sea Lion. We learn what a what makes a seal a "true seal." This episode also dives more into the nitty gritty of daily operations of a marine mammal rehabilitation facility, which is no small feat. There is a LOT of federal paperwork when it comes to marine mammals, but SR3 knows just how to navigate all of it to safely and legally care for the animals in need of help along the Pacific Northwest Coast in the U.S.Check out the resources below for more on marine mammal rehabilitation, including who to call if you encounter a stranded, orphaned, or injured marine mammal. If you missed Part 1, Gail, Michelle, and Casey discussed their origin stories, the creation of SR3, and caring for Harbor Seals from intake to preparation for release. Notes:SR3: SR³ SeaLife Response, Rehabilitation, and Research (sealifer3.org)The Marine Mammal Center: Pinnipeds | The Marine Mammal CenterFull listing of contacts, visit: National Marine Mammal stranding response hotlines Northern and Northeast U.S.: 866-755-6622Southern and Southeast U.S., including Puerto Rico: 877-942-5343West Coast: 866-767-6114Alaska: 877-925-7773Hawaii: 888-256-9840Special thanks to Partners For Wildlife and The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. Our executive producer and host is Gail Buhl. Our producer is Kirk Klocke.To learn more about The Raptor Center, visit Homepage | The Raptor Center (umn.edu). For more on Partners for Wildlife, visit Partners for Wildlife Home | The Raptor Center (umn.edu).

Host Gail Buhl connected with marine mammal veterinarian Dr. Michelle Rivard, and Casey Mclean, of SR3, the Washington state based organization named for its missions: sealife response, rehabilitation, and research. Casey and Dr. Michelle tell Gail about SR3's origin, how they came to be involved, and all about the work they're doing with harbor seals. This is a two-part series. In Part-1, we cover some common reasons harbor seals land in rehabilitation, what their rehabilitation  process looks like, and how SR3 staff prepare them for release.Check out the resources below for more on marine mammal rehabilitation, including who to call if you encounter a stranded, orphaned, or injured marine mammal. In Part 2, Gail, Michelle, and Casey discuss more about the release process, then dive into some similarities and differences of another common West Coast marine mammal, the California Sea Lion. Notes:SR3: SR³ SeaLife Response, Rehabilitation, and Research (sealifer3.org)Full listing of contacts, visit: National Marine Mammal stranding response hotlines Northern and Northeast U.S.: 866-755-6622Southern and Southeast U.S., including Puerto Rico: 877-942-5343West Coast: 866-767-6114Alaska: 877-925-7773Hawaii: 888-256-9840Special thanks to Partners For Wildlife and The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. Our executive producer and host is Gail Buhl. Our producer is Kirk Klocke.To learn more about The Raptor Center, visit Homepage | The Raptor Center (umn.edu). For more on Partners for Wildlife, visit Partners for Wildlife Home | The Raptor Center (umn.edu).

Andrew Budziak traveled from Vancouver to St. John's and four cities in between to photograph Canadian urban wildlife for his video series Edge of Frame. Billy and Andrew talk about the wildlife he saw and the humans too. You can … Continue reading →

What's the difference between a harbor seal and a sea lion? What is a steelhead? Dylan and Caiden give you the details on these amazing creatures.

On this week's episode we have Professor Floyd Hayes talking about cyanobacteria and algae found on pinnipeds. and his research on algal growth on harbor seals in California.

Can Harbor Seals Talk? And if so, what exactly are they saying. Join Joe Reynolds, the seaside naturalist for Save Coastal Wildlife Nonprofit to examine why seals are talking in Sandy Hook Bay, NJ. 

The Nature Photography Podcast goes to Pier 39 in San Francisco to photograph Sea Lions, then out to the ocean to photograph Harbor Seals. How to tell the difference an how to best photograph them.Learn how to get permits for seeing the 3000 pound Elephant Seals in Año Nuevo, in Northern California.Complete transcript 

In this episode of Architecture, Design, & Photography we invite Karl Ramsdell back to the studio to check in with his work photographing wildlife on the Maine Coast.

Karli Chudeau joins the MCCH Crew to discuss some interesting facts about Harbor Seals. Karli is a Ph.D. student at the University of California - Davis and is doing her work on Pinnipeds. Her work involves one of her favorite types of Pinnipeds, the Harbor Seal.  Karli tells the MCHH crew about their interesting pup rearing characteristics that make them quite unique from other Pinnipeds. She talks about how long it takes them to swim and compares them to elephant seal rearing strategies.  Check out the episode for more details.  MCHH Instagram MCHH Twitter ############################################ Check out the Shows on the Speak Up For Blue Network: Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2DTQLOr Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2SJgyiN Madame CuriosityApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2xUlSax Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2V38QQ1 ConCiencia Azul: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2k6XPio Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2k4ZMMf Dugongs & Seadragons: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lB9Blv Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2lV6THt Environmental Studies & Sciences Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lx86oh Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2lG8LUh Marine Mammal Science: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2k5pTCI Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2k1YyRL Projects For Wildlife Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Oc17gy Spotify: https://spoti.fi/37rinWz Ocean Science Radio:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3chJMfA Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3bnkP18 The Guide To Mindful Conservation: Dancing In Pink Hiking Boots:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/31P4UY6 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3f7hDJw

The MCCH Crew is joined by Ph.D. graduate student, Karli Chudeau, who currently attends the University of California - Davis and is conducting work on Harbor Seals. The discussion gets interesting as our guest gives us perspective on the factors that can affect Habor Seal health. MCHH Instagram MCHH Twitter ############################################ Check out the Shows on the Speak Up For Blue Network: Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2DTQLOr Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2SJgyiN Madame CuriosityApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2xUlSax Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2V38QQ1 ConCiencia Azul: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2k6XPio Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2k4ZMMf Dugongs & Seadragons: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lB9Blv Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2lV6THt Environmental Studies & Sciences Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lx86oh Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2lG8LUh Marine Mammal Science: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2k5pTCI Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2k1YyRL Projects For Wildlife Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Oc17gy Spotify: https://spoti.fi/37rinWz Ocean Science Radio:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3chJMfA Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3bnkP18 The Guide To Mindful Conservation: Dancing In Pink Hiking Boots:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/31P4UY6 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3f7hDJw    

Join Pacific Mammal Research (PacMam) scientists to learn about different marine mammals each episode! We discuss a little about the biology, behavior and fun facts about each species. Have fun and learn about marine mammals with PacMam! This week: Pinnipeds of the Salish Sea (the regulars: steller sea lions, California sea lions, harbor seals) Presenters: Cindy Elliser, Katrina MacIver, Trevor Derie --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pacific-mammal-research/support

In the weeks episode, former porpisode co-host Ellie Sawyer joins us to update us on news in the Salish Sea and shares her experience seeing the Southern Residents.

Missing Man Ministry’s annual fall banquet is coming up, and you’re invited. As many of you know, I’m on the board of advisors for Missing Man Ministry, a group dedicated to helping widows and fatherless children in need. It’s rough enduring the loss of a loved one, and as time goes on, bills still need to be paid, homes still need to be maintained, etc. That’s where we come in, and on October 6, I invite you to join us as we host our 7th Annual Fall Dinner Banquet & Auction. We’ll auction off some amazing prizes, and since our staff is 100% volunteer-based, all of the proceeds go toward our mission. Check out the prizes below! If you’d like to know more about this upcoming event or you’re interested in attending, visit our website. If you have any questions in the meantime, don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I hope to see you there!   Missing Man Ministry 2019 Live Auction WINE TROLLEY TOUR AND 1 NIGHT STAY IN LIVERMORE Enjoy wine touring on the Livermore Valley Wine Trolley, stopping at 3 wineries with a picnic lunch and wine tasting fees included. Later dine for dinner at Sauced BBQ & Spirits before turning in for the night at The Marriott Livermore. Marriott expires 12/25/2019 Donated by:  Marriott Livermore and Livermore Valley Wine Trolley POSADA 4 COURSE DINNER AND WINE PAIRING FOR 8 4 Course meal from Posada Southwestern Cuisine and Wine pairing dinner for up to 8 guests in your home. Eduardo the owner and chef of Posada will pre-prep prior to arrival and add his charming finishing touches to create a wonderful meal for you and your guests. Date to be mutually agreed upon…not valid on holidays, Friday, Saturday and Tuesdays. Not to exceed the 8 guests.   Expires August 31, 2020 Donated by:  Eduardo and Blanca/Posada Southwestern Cuisine FRONT SIGHT FIREARMS TRAINING INSTITUTE  Two Commander Memberships…Attend all self-defense firearms training course at Front Sight world-class facilities located in Pahrump, Nevada – taught by seasoned and professional law enforcement, military and private citizen instructors (for 2 people) Donated by:  Frank Ingram CABO SAN LUCAS “LUMINOUS PACIFIC COAST” Catch the Sunrise, at a beautiful Pueblo Bonita studio suite property in Cabo San Lucas. Enjoy 1 week of sun, dining and relaxing at one of Pueblo Bonita’s 3 gorgeous properties.  Take the property shuttle into town for day trips, shopping, dining or relaxing on the beautiful beaches. But wait, there’s more….Enjoy a Los Gringos Charters Fishing Trip for 2 as well!!! Sponsored by: Claudia Colwell Donated by: Jesse Switzer Owner of Los Gringos Charters 8 COURSE DINNER AND WINE PAIRING Bring the bistro to your home!  Dinner party for Ten people with no effort other than the invites. Enjoy an 8-course dinner prepared by professional Chef Matt Merdinger in your home. Each course will be paired with imported wines. Bon Appétit! Donated by: Matt Merdinger FUND-A-NEED    COLLEGE FUNDING  Raise your paddles for future college students! OREGON COAST INN AT OTTER CREST There’s no place on the Central Oregon Coast like the Inn at Otter Crest in Otter Rock, Oregon…Spend 7 nights (one bedroom Honeymoon Suite condo/sleeps four) exploring and enjoying 35 acres of pristine forests lush landscaping, nature trail, and striking ocean views, our own Otter Crest beach provides tide pools teeming with life and our own resident Harbor Seals. January thru March 2019…Innatottercrest.com Donated by:  Joel and Janet Ambrose SHARKS TERRITORY Two Premium Seats for one game during the upcoming 2019/20 season. San Jose Sharks vs (to be mutually determined with donor)Section 114 - Row 12 - Seats 7 & 8. Go Sharks! Donated by: Tennyson Electric GUN SAFETY & TRAP SHOOTING FOR 2 You’ll have an amazing experience shooting Clay Targets at the Livermore Rod and Gun Club and then finish your session off with a lunch or dinner provided by Roland and Pam Ellingsen. Donated by:  Roland and Pam Ellingsen / Seek and Save Missionaries FLY FISHING TRIP FOR 2 Enjoy a Fly Fishing Trip with a M3 supporter Nathan Bennett. You and Two Guests will be professionally guided on the Lower Sacramento River or Trinity River. Date to be mutually determined. Donated by: Nathan Bennett/Summit Financial Group

This may be the final measles update for this season: The city Health Department declared the Brooklyn outbreak over as of September 3rd. During the outbreak, 33,805 doses of the MMR vaccine were administered to people younger than 19 years old in Williamsburg and Boro Park, and the 2018 to 2019 outbreak involved 654 confirmed cases. Numerous others who were unvaccinated received vaccinations from other health professionals. Although the increased vaccination rates will help prevent transmission if the disease appears again, it's important to make sure newborn children receive their vaccinations on schedule, which involves two separate doses of the vaccine. Nearly all the infections during the outbreak were in children under 18 years old. For more information on city resources, call 311 or visit the Department of Health at nyc.gov/doh. As a result of the New York outbreak, the World Health Organization may now rescind the measles elimination status of the United States, which has been in place since the year 2000. It's been one year since Emirates flight 203 from Dubai landed at JFK after passengers reported feeling sick. On-board the plane, people were posting to social media, describing a group who seemed to all know each other, and all of who had been sick during the flight, but gotten much worse as the plane approached New York. Ten people were hospitalized and tested positive for the flu. Although the United Arab Emirates, where the flight originated, currently has CDC travel notices for diseases like MERS, which have similar symptoms to the flu, it seems like last year's flight that caused an endless string of Twitter jokes about horror movies was instead just a routine case of the flu, which is also a great reminder to get your flu shot this season, which can eliminate your chance of getting the flu this winter or lessen its impact if you're exposed to it. You can find flu shots at local pharmacies, private hospitals, and city health clinics. Visit nyc.gov/flu for more info. 29 years ago on September 2, 1990 — Brian Watkins is stabbed and killed after confronting a group of teens trying to rob his family 114 years ago on September 11, 1905 — The Ninth Avenue Elevated derails and falls off its track, killing 13 and injuring 48 Just before making a second political appearance on the Fox channel, Bill de Blasio declared this week that he will likely maybe consider thinking about suspending his presidential run if he does not meet the polling and fundraising requirements for the next month's debate, after already not qualifying for the upcoming September debate. The requirements are the same for October as they were for the September debate: Candidates need to achieve 2% in four polls or have 130,000 unique donors. While de Blasio is still polling between 0% and 1%, some more-recognizable fellow candidates throw in the towel, including New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. Facing a multitude of problems at home, from NYPD officer suicides, the long-delayed firing of officer Pantaleo, and ever-increasing traffic fatalities, de Blasio took some time to visit the city this week and propose requiring Citi Bike riders to wear helmets and that all bicycles should be licensed, two measures that have previously been proposed, will never be implemented, and have shown to result in less cycling. In a reference to the Iowa state fair where de Blasio had been campaigning, comedians Jason Selvig and Davram Stiefler took the opportunity last week to lay out some corn dogs and ears of fresh corn on a bed of hay outside City Hall, in an effort to lure the Mayor back home. 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As recently as this year, the transit workers' union has called for greater police enforcement in the subway due incidents where MTA workers were spit upon. A Great Big City has been running a 24-hour newsfeed since 2010, but the AGBC News podcast is just getting started, and we need your support. A Great Big City is built on a dedication to explaining what is happening and how it fits into the larger history of New York, which means thoroughly researching every topic and avoiding clickbait headlines to provide a straightforward, honest, and factual explanation of the news. Individuals can make a monthly or one-time contribution at agreatbigcity.com/support and local businesses can have a lasting impact by supporting local news while promoting products or services directly to interested customers listening to this podcast. Visit agreatbigcity.com/advertising to learn more. 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Harbor Seals by Dr. Doug

Dragons, Harbor Seals, and Bears - Oh My! A pair of kids describe some very special friends named Akshagah, Violet, and Rosie.

Welcome back everyone to the Unofficial SeaWorld Podcast episode 10!  That is right we are now in the double digits!   In this episode we will bring you news from all 3 SeaWorld Parks, SeaWorld Orlando, San Antonio and San Diego, along with an incredible interview with Catherine Brown a Sea Lion trainer at SeaWorld San Antonio, talk to Super Fan Becca, and Super Fan Erin who just came back from Career Camp at SeaWorld Orlando. We also have an animal spotlight on Harbor Seals, some inspring Sea Rescue stories and more!

On September 11, 2011 three Harbor Seals (11-032, 11-047, 11-058) were released by the University of New England's Marine Animal Rehabilitation Center at Fortune's Rock Beach in Biddeford, Maine.

On February 28, 2009 three Harbor Seals (08-107, 08-106, 08-104) were released by the University of New England's Marine Animal Rehabilitation Center at Granite Point in Biddeford, Maine.

On July 9, 2008 three Harbor Seals (08-028, 08-030, 08-031) were released by the University of New England's Marine Animal Rehabilitation Center at Granite Point in Biddeford, Maine.

An audience favorite at the recent 8th Annual San Diego UnderSea Film Exhibition, "Green Water, White Mirth" is a delightful look at the mischievous antics of juvenile Harbor Seals on one of Mike Boom's dives in the colder waters of the Monterey Bay along the Northern California Pacific Coast. "I shot this video on a single dive in April of 2006 in Monterey Bay with friends from my dive club. We were in sight of the Monterey Bay Aquarium when we dropped in. We had 3 or 4 juvenile harbor seals who checked us out for the first half of the dive, then decided to come in and have their way with us during the second half. It was hard to shoot much video because 1) the seals kept me too busy (one tucked his head under my arm asking to be scratched) and 2) I was laughing too hard." Mike is an underwater filmmaker based in the San Francisco Bay Area of California. His short films have delighted audiences at numerous underwater film festivals and gatherings around the United States. To learn more about Mike and his high definition underwater video work, please visit his website, www.LaughingEel.com.

An audience favorite at the recent 8th Annual San Diego UnderSea Film Exhibition, "Green Water, White Mirth" is a delightful look at the mischievous antics of juvenile Harbor Seals on one of Mike Boom's dives in the colder waters of the Monterey Bay along the Northern California Pacific Coast. "I shot this video on a single dive in April of 2006 in Monterey Bay with friends from my dive club. We were in sight of the Monterey Bay Aquarium when we dropped in. We had 3 or 4 juvenile harbor seals who checked us out for the first half of the dive, then decided to come in and have their way with us during the second half. It was hard to shoot much video because 1) the seals kept me too busy (one tucked his head under my arm asking to be scratched) and 2) I was laughing too hard." Mike is an underwater filmmaker based in the San Francisco Bay Area of California. His short films have delighted audiences at numerous underwater film festivals and gatherings around the United States. To learn more about Mike and his high definition underwater video work, please visit his website, www.LaughingEel.com.