Weddell seal (IMAGE)

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Weddell seal

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Weddell-Shero:Weddell seals are exceptional divers that can reach depths of more than 900meters (2,952 feet) with some dives lasting 96 minutes, which is well beyond their aerobicthreshold.

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(Michelle Shero, ©Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution)

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