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From the public record.

Read recent published observations from Antarctica. Each entry keeps its original source attribution and a link back to the archive.

23 January 2026 2026

Antarctic Peninsula

A Zodiac cruise encountered crabeater and Weddell seals resting on ice, and a leopard seal.

Source: Oceanwide Expeditions, Hondius log HDS27-26

16 January 2026 2026

Hikers passed a Weddell seal on a beach, and kayakers described Weddell seals resting along the island.

Source: Oceanwide Expeditions, Plancius log PLA26-26

12 January 2026 2026

The expedition observed southern elephant seals resting along the shore and young seals sparring.

Source: Oceanwide Expeditions, Plancius log PLA26-26