Polar Science 2009

A YES I Can! Science Project

Investigating the unique adaptations that allow
young Weddell seal pups to develop into elite divers

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Could a weddell seal ever be frozen by sea ice?

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sea ice

Posted Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 11:23 EST by Tom Hawke

I am not sure if I fully understand the question but I will take a shot. A seal could be frozen on land if, for some reason, could not make it into the water (like its breathing hole froze over). It could also drown if its breathing hole froze over.