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Super Seals Are Helping Us Explore the Freezing Oceans of Antarctica!

Thursday 24 September 2026 β€’Science News for Students
Super Seals Are Helping Us Explore the Freezing Oceans of Antarctica!

Photo: Roy Rashti / Unsplash

Scientists are teaming up with deep-diving seals wearing special, lightweight sensors on their heads to explore the icy Southern Ocean. These brave animals swim to incredibly deep places that are too dangerous for humans, helping us understand how our planet's climate is changing. Who knew that some of the world's best scientific explorers would have whiskers and flippers?
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