Seal Facts
Seals are pinnipeds, a group of animals with three separate families—phocidae, otaridae, and odobenidae—that are the only mammals that feed in the water and breed on land.
The value of iron for a seal
Most seal pups don''t make it through their first year, and the researchers want to figure out whether higher iron intake makes a difference in the pups'' survival. “Everyone has been focused
The Return of the Seals
To help address these concerns, a group of scientists, fishers, and resource managers created the Northwest Atlantic Seal Consortium in 2012. Its goal is to get and share knowledge on the ecological
What Seals Solar Panel Connections Against Water?
To seal solar panel connections against water, you''ll primarily use silicone-based sealants, butyl tape, or weatherproof junction boxes. Silicone
Weddell seals in the Antarctic strategically time their most extreme
New research shows Weddell seals avoid making extreme dives for prey during midday, allowing the seals to keep diving over and over without having to pause for long. This allows them to
How Do You Seal the Gap Between Solar Panels?-sic
How Do You Seal the Gap Between Solar Panels? Sealing the gaps between solar panels is essential for a variety of reasons, including water
Seal Whiskers Inspire Marine Technology
The night approaches quickly. A harbor seal plunges into the water, diving deep as the sunlight recedes. Through the dark, turbid waters, she searches for fish. Suddenly, the whiskers on
Seal Spy
Seal Spy Published: May 1, 2019 Drones helps WHOI scientist measure the body mass of mother and pup seals during lactation By Evan Lubofsky | May 1, 2019 Marine ecologist at Woods Hole
The Return of the Seals
WHOI biologist Rebecca Gast examines whether the recovered and thriving population of gray seals in Cape Cod waters has affected water quality off the beaches they frequent.
Studying how seals adapt to extreme environments could lead to
A female grey seal nursing her pup on the beaches of Sable Island, Nova Scotia. Gray seals give birth once a year and females will quickly lose ~30% of their body mass while the pup triples in size during
How Do You Seal the Gap Between Solar Panels? –
Whether through waterproof panels, sealing tape or an advanced installation system, ensuring a waterproof and debris-free installation protects
Creature Feature: Elephant Seal
These enormous, blubbery marine mammals awkwardly belly-flop around on land, but are elegantly adapted for life in the twilight zone—where they spend 90% of their at-sea time.
How to Seal Built Photovoltaic Panels Like a Pro (Without Losing Your
In this guide, we''ll show you how to seal photovoltaic panels so effectively, even NASA engineers would nod in approva. Ever wondered why some solar installations outlive their warranties while others
Toxin that causes paralytic shellfish poisoning blamed for Alaska seal
Toxin that causes paralytic shellfish poisoning blamed for Alaska seal deaths July 14, 2025