After nearly going extinct, elephant seals are a conservation success story. Elephant seals are being used as nature's artificial intelligence to monitor the health of the oceans -- especially the ...

These seals are acting as “smart sensors,” revealing critical data about an underexplored ocean layer that could soon become the next big fishing frontier. For the past 60 years, marine biologists at ...

Elephant seals are massive marine mammals that draw fascination due to their remarkable size and power. While often admired for their extraordinary marine abilities and unique appearance, there’s a ...

For six decades, marine biologists at UC Santa Cruz have closely monitored northern elephant seals that make their way to Año Nuevo Natural Reserve. With thousands of seals gathering on the beach for ...

In particular, the northern elephant seal (Mirounga angustirostris) serves as an excellent model organism to explore these connections, as their population growth is closely linked to variations in ...

Elephant seals are being used as nature's artificial intelligence to monitor the health of the oceans -- especially the little-known "twilight zone," an ecosystem abundant with fish that could soon be ...

WHAT TO DO: Plan a trip to Drakes Beach and beyond ASAP, or mark it on your calendar for next year; apply to serve as a docent. One of my favorite family traditions is driving out to Point Reyes ...

Ever wondered what makes the elephant seal so extraordinary? From their massive size to their deep-sea diving abilities, these giants are a marvel of nature. Discover the insane biology behind ...

A new UC Santa Cruz study reveals coyotes are decapitating baby seals across the Northern California and Bay Area coastline.

An unusual medieval gold seal with a gemstone engraved with an elephant carrying a castle on its back has been added to a museum's collection. Discovered by a metal detectorist near King's Lynn ...

The seal matrix dates to between 1250 and 1350, a period covered by the reigns of Henry III, Edward I, Edward II and Edward III [Andrew Williams/Norfolk County Council] ...

What are they? KWONG: Why our craving for dessert begins in our brains. DETROW: OK. BARBER: How elephant seals are helping scientists monitor ocean health. KWONG: And lastly, finding water in the ...