Antarctica · 2026
Weddell, crabeater, leopard and Ross seals
Seals around Antarctica.
Follow public seal observations from Antarctica. Browse published records, explore the places and stories behind them, or share an encounter with the Seal Watch team.
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12 January—23 January
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Months in 2026
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Date: 2026Reported: Unidentified Oceanwide Expeditions, Hondius log HDS27-26
Observation: A Zodiac cruise encountered crabeater and Weddell seals resting on ice, and a leopard seal.
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Date: 2026Reported: Unidentified Oceanwide Expeditions, Plancius log PLA26-26
Observation: Hikers passed a Weddell seal on a beach, and kayakers described Weddell seals resting along the island.
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Date: 2026Reported: Unidentified Oceanwide Expeditions, Plancius log PLA26-26
Observation: The expedition observed southern elephant seals resting along the shore and young seals sparring.