SFGate June 28, 2026 • 19:03

Unusual animal emerges on Bay Area beach, puzzling experts - SFGATE

By Amanda Bartlett

A seal bathed in bright purple appeared at Ano Nuevo State Park, bewildering scientists. They soon found the reason for its unusual coloring: red algae.

Elephant seals at Ano Nuevo State Park, with the remains of the Año Nuevo Island Light Station in the background
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Unusual animal emerges on Bay Area beach, puzzling experts - SFGATE

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