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Scientists conducting studies of Weddell sealsHood placed over head causes seal to cause seal to not move

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Scientists conducting studies of Weddell sealsHood placed over head causes seal to cause seal to not move.Scientists then tag seal's rear fins.

Photographer

Commander John Bortniak

Display Date

Nov-78

Location

Antarctica

Collection

Paths Less Taken

The Antarctic

Mammals

NOAA Affiliation

NOAA Corps

Keywords

Antarctica

Marine Mammals

Seals

Weddell