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Mystery mass death of seals on remote, uninhabited Siberian island under investigation
By Jacklin Kwan published
Carcasses of seals, sea lions and birds were found on Tyuleniy Island in the Sea of Okhotsk by environmental groups who were there to clear up plastic pollution.

World's rarest seals have a secret breeding cave in Cyprus
By Harry Baker published
Scientists have discovered a set of caves in northern Cyprus where endangered monk seals have been breeding in secret.

Seals are making 'Star Wars' noises at each other underwater, and we have no idea why
By Brandon Specktor published
Antarctica's Weddell seals communicate with each other in a high-pitched underwater language reminiscent of Star Wars sound effects, a new study finds.

Eerie seal 'ballet' beneath Antarctic iceberg wins underwater photo prize
By Mindy Weisberger published
In frigid waters near Antarctica, a group of crabeater seals drew an underwater photographer's eye.

Seal caught clapping underwater … and scientists flip out
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Unique footage of a gray seal clapping underwater reveals a new way the animals communicate underwater … and is super cute.

A Seal Has Taken Up Residence in Manhattan, and Its Human Neighbors Are Thrilled
By Rafi Letzter published
The playful creature is an example of a broader return of wildlife to crowded New York City.

Dozens of Seals Turn Up on Icy Streets in Canada. Here's Why.
By Stephanie Pappas published
Seals are cruising the roadways of Roddickton-Bide Am in Newfoundland.

Invisible Stew of Plastic Pollution Found in Fur Seal Poop
By Stephanie Pappas published
First humans, now seals: Microplastics are in everyone's digestive tract.
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