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Seals Gain Global Protections, Despite Anthony Bourdain's Efforts (Op-Ed)
By Wayne Pacelle, CEO published
Across the globe, seals gained protections in 2013.
Less Ice Equals More Seal Strandings on US Coast
By Douglas Main published
Increasing numbers of seals are ending up stranded along the US East Coast, a trend that correlates to the diminishing of sea ice in the northwest Atlantic.
How Seals Sleep With Half A Brain
By Live Science Staff published
New research sheds light on how a snoozing seal shuts down just half of its brain at a time.
Ice Seals Get Endangered Species Protection
By Megan Gannon published
Six groups of seals threatened by shrinking sea ice are gaining new protections under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
Sea Lights Help Seals Hunt in the Dark
By Charles Q. Choi published
Glowing fish give away their hiding spots to the world's largest seal.
Fur Seal Pup Birth Is Aquarium's First
By Live Science Staff published
The youngster weighs about 8 pounds.
Sea's Slowest Sharks Snack on Sleeping Seals
By Jeanna Bryner published
The Greenland sleeper shark may not be fast, but it's resourceful.
Elephant Seals Seen Traveling Oceans for Food
By Live Science Staff published
New data gives insight into the seal's lifestyle, including a record-setting dive more than a mile deep.
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