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Antarctica · observation

Snow Hill Island, adjacent bay

· Antarctic Peninsula

During the Snow Hill Island visit, the expedition noted seals basking on small icebergs in the bay. Species and total count were not specified.

Species
Not recorded / not sure
Number of seals
Not recorded
Attributed name
Unidentified
Source
Oceanwide Expeditions, Ortelius log OTL31a26

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Supporting evidence
https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/trip-log/otl31a26-trip-log-weddell-sea-explorer-basecamp — Day 4, 20 March 2026, describes the later Snow Hill Island visit and basking seals in the nearby bay.
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.

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