Mysterious Purple Seal Solved: Scientists Reveal Surprising Cause A bizarre sighting at Año Nuevo State Park in California has left marine biologists and beachgoers alike scratching their heads. In recent weeks, a purple seal has been spotted at Bight Beach, sparking widespread curiosity and speculation about the unusual coloration. While some theories suggested that the seal's diet of purple sea urchins or internal bleeding may have caused the discoloration, experts have now debunked these claims. Instead, park officials reveal that the true culprit behind the seal's vibrant hue is something much more mundane: the seal's resting spot on a bed of red algae. As scientists continue to study this phenomenon, the discovery offers a fascinating glimpse into the complex relationships between marine life and their environments.
Scientists have figured out the mystery of a purple seal spotted at Año Nuevo State Park. The purple pinniped at Bight Beach is not because it ate purple sea urchins or suffered internal bleeding. Instead, the park said that seal experts revealed to them the true culprit: Resting on red algae turned the seal a...
