December 2016 – The Costa Lab

A Day in the Life of an Año Field Biologist

Publication date December 14, 2016
Categories: Northern Elephant Seals, Northern Elephant Seals 2017

We didn’t run out of gas this afternoon, but we were dangerously close… We miraculously MADE IT all the way to Año Nuevo and back in the pouring rain without running out of gas. So as far as I’m concerned, the day was a success. Pro Tips:1. Always be sure to check the gas gauge…Continue Reading A Day in the Life of an Año Field Biologist

Gearing up for a Winter with elephant seals

Publication date December 12, 2016
Categories: Northern Elephant Seals, Northern Elephant Seals 2017

I had never thought about how large elephant seals really are until I was standing next to a sleeping bull elephant seal for the first time, feeling exceptionally small. I have been going to Año Nuevo with the Costa Lab since April 2016 as a fortunate participant in the field course BIOE 128L, yet I…Continue Reading Gearing up for a Winter with elephant seals