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The Elephant Seals of Año Nuevo | Changing Seas | Preview

Along the rugged Northern California coast, Año Nuevo State Park harbors a thriving colony of elephant seals, where science and nature intertwine. For over 50 years, University of California Santa Cruz researchers, spanning three generations, have worked alongside seven generations of seals to better understand their life cycles and ocean health.
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Preview Length 04:43 Premiere: 06/24/25

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  • Thursday October 22, 2026 8:30 am ET on KET2
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  • Thursday October 29, 2026 8:30 am ET on KET2
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  • Thursday November 5, 2026 8:30 am ET on KET2
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  • Thursday November 12, 2026 8:30 am ET on KET2
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  • Thursday November 19, 2026 8:30 am ET on KET2
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  • Thursday October 15, 2026 8:30 am ET on KET2
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