Melting sea ice has been a challenge for wildlife in the Arctic and Antarctic. A recent study published in Global Change ...

Weddell seal lies in the snow. Image by Tarpan via Depositphotos. Weddell Seals are an adaptable and widespread species that inhabit the icy Antarctic waters. They are known for their diving ...

A new study shows that melting sea ice due to increasing temperatures is leading to a "concerning" and severe decline in ...

More information: M. J. Dunn et al, Temporary Absence of Warming in the Northern Weddell Sea Validates Expected Responses of Antarctic Seals to Sea Ice Change, Global Change Biology (2025).

It found that Weddell seals, which depend heavily on sea ice to breed and feed, and Antarctic fur seals, which breed on land but are still affected by environmental impacts on the food chain, have ...