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If a seal slides into the water before it’s fully awake, it could drown.
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Seal could drown if it slides into water before fully awake
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{ "risk": "Drowning", "event": "Seal tagging", "location": "Southern Ocean" } - Subject Tags
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- February 15, 2026 at 2:36 PM (6 months ago)
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- February 15, 2026 at 2:36 PM (6 months ago)
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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/10/climate/antarctica-seal-tagging.html
Researchers are tagging Weddell seals near Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier to collect data on ocean conditions. The seals' movements and the water properties are logged by devices attached to their heads. This data helps scientists understand the impact of climate change.
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