To determine what environmental and physiological factors impact the seals’ ability to successfully produce pups, scientists can perform pregnancy ultrasound examinations. Timing of embryo ...

In spring, the coast of Antarctica is free of snow, drawing in thousands of breeding ... We discover that their favourite prey, Weddell seals, are now harder to reach, so instead they are ...

Dr Wilson was a prominent figure in early Antarctic exploration ... Helmet jellyfish. Coloured drawing by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912) Mother Weddell seal with pup. Watercolour by Edward Adrian ...

A mysterious hole larger than Maryland has reappeared in the middle of Antarctica after 42 years ... of open water surrounded by sea ice. But the Weddell Polynya is unlike any other.

Travelling to Antarctica in March offers unforgettable wildlife encounters. It is the best month for whale sightings, where humpbacks can be known to be seen in abundance. Weddell seals ...

One of the greatest challenges faced by the Antarctic team One of the greatest challenges faced by the Antarctic team of Frozen Planet II was filming Weddell seal mothers teaching their pups to swim.

A submersible mission in Antarctic waters has revealed unique ecosystems so rare they deserve special protection, say scientists. The seabed investigation, co-ordinated by the campaign group ...

Near the Filchner Ice Shelf in the south of the Antarctic Weddell ... deep water from the Weddell Sea onto the higher shelf. With the help of transmitter equipped seals, the multidisciplinary ...