Antarctica · observation
Lazarev Bay, eastern side
· Antarctic Peninsula
During the afternoon Zodiac outing in eastern Lazarev Bay, the expedition reported numerous seals, mostly crabeater seals and a few Weddell seals; one Zodiac encountered a leopard seal. Total count is not inferred.
- Species
- Not recorded / not sure
- Number of seals
- Not recorded
- Attributed name
- Unidentified
- Source
- Oceanwide Expeditions, Ortelius log OTL30a26
About this record
- Supporting evidence
- https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/trip-log/otl30a26-trip-log-antarctica-uncharted-islands-of-the-deep-south — Day 7, 24 February 2026, places the Zodiac observations in Lazarev Bay at 69°29.2′S, 72°09.9′W, south of 60°S.
- Identification confidence
- Not recorded
- Editorial status
- Published by Seal Watch.
Source wording, attributed names and approximate date labels are preserved. A published report does not establish a verified animal identity.