The Packard Foundation 334d ago

Dive into the world of elephant seals with Packard Fellow Roxanne Beltran. At Año Nuevo Reserve, Dr. Beltran and her team at University of California, Santa Cruz use small trackers on seals to gather invaluable data on migration patterns, ocean salinity, and temperature. Awarded a Packard Fellowship in 2021, Dr. Beltran and her students’ work are shaping our understanding of the ocean and the elephant seals who explore its depths. By using elephant seals as natural data collectors, she and her team source information on deep-sea conditions and animal behavior, informing vital conservation efforts in the face of climate change. Beltran's innovative research and commitment to education highlight the crucial role of science in safeguarding the ocean and the lives of the animals and people that depend on it. Discover how Beltran's research is shaping our understanding of the ocean and paving the way for more inclusive marine science. Read the full story and learn about the amazing journey of these ocean explorers: https://www.packard.org/insights/fellow-story/tracking-elephant-seals-with-packard-fellow-roxanne-beltran/ Writer/Producer: Caroline Roffe Director of Photography: Palmer Morse Editor: Shannon Lorraine