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H5N1 Bird Flu Detected in California Marine Life

3/24/2026

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  • H5N1 bird flu has been detected in California marine life, including seven dead elephant seal pups at Año Nuevo State Park and a murre at Kehoe Beach.
  • No illness has been reported among the 4,000 seals at Point Reyes.
  • National Park Service is monitoring wildlife over a 600-mile area.
  • National Park Service advises keeping distance from wildlife.
  • The virus has caused significant mortality in southern elephant seals, underscoring surveillance needs.