The Antarctica watch.

Antarctica and surrounding islands and waters south of 60°S. Subantarctic observations north of 60°S belong to their geographic communities; South Georgia has its own archive.

We bring together published reports so people can follow the story over time. A report is an observation, not a count of a different seal, and an attributed name is not independent identity verification.

Each regional archive contains its own reports. Visitor submissions are reviewed privately; publication is a separate editorial step. New records appear here as they are published.