Farallon Islands Comeback: Northern Fur Seal Pups Thrive Off San Francisco Coast

The Farallon Islands National Wildlife Refuge, a craggy clutch of islands off San Francisco’s coastline, has transformed into a bustling nursery for over 400 northern fur seal pups. This species was once wiped out by relentless hunting in the 1800s, but according to a recent social media update from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, these marine mammals are reclaiming their grounds with remarkable vigor.

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