WebSep 7, 2024 · Weddell seals breed on fast-ice, which is ice that is fastened to the Antarctic continent—a more stable breeding platform. Crabeater seals are picky eaters; the vast … WebFeb 19, 2011 · The research team collected this information by traveling to places where Weddell seals were hauled out on the sea ice, and briefly capturing them. Once they captured a seal, they conducted an exam in …
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WebFeb 19, 2011 · Weddell seal pup (Photo by Michael League) Weddell seals live in the region surrounding Antarctica, and spend their time on sea ice and in the water. They get most of their food from the sea, eating fish, krill, … WebWeddell seal, ( Leptonychotes weddellii ), nonmigratory earless seal (family Phocidae) found around the South Pole, on or near the coast of Antarctica. The Weddell seal is a rotund … 62話
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WebJames Weddell FRSE (24 August 1787 – 9 September 1834) was a British sailor, navigator and seal hunter who in February 1823 sailed to latitude of 74° 15′ S—a record 7.69 degrees or 532 statute miles south of the Antarctic Circle —and into a region of the Southern Ocean that later became known as the Weddell Sea . WebFeb 14, 2012 · Weddell seals do occasionally dive for over an hour – the longest dive reported for a Weddell is 89 minutes! How deep to Weddell seals dive? On average, Weddell seals tend to dive less than 300 meters but occasionally go as deep as 800 meters. Near the coast where the water depths are shallower, they tend to dive to the bottom of the ocean … WebThe Weddell Sea is home to diverse wildlife, including Antarctic krill, emperor penguins and Weddell seals. The sea is also an important breeding ground for many species of … 62路公交车路线烟台