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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Tendrils of ice-covered brine, or brinicles, leak from sea ice near East Antarctica’s Dumont d ... A curious young Weddell seal, weeks old, comes in for a close-up. It may have been the ...

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

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.

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 ...

The Weddell Sea is as pristine as it ... significant populations of whales, penguins and seals – this remote frozen seascape off Antarctica is one of the most beautiful and scientifically ...