Podcasts by Weddell Seal Science
Video podcasts about Antarctica Weddell seals, and the work of the ecologists based at Montana State University who study these magnificent animals. This is one of the longest running population studies ever of a long-lived mammal, and involves the southernmost mammal on our planet. More information on this Weddell seal research work available at WeddellSealScience.com.
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Weddell Seals and a Massive Iceberg Event from 2013-01-03T16:43:44
The resilient Weddell seals of Erebus Bay in Antarctica's Ross Sea, and how they responded to a massive iceberg event that blocked access to some of their pupping areas in the past decade. More in...
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Deploying to Antarctica from 2011-10-10T16:43:44
The first step is getting there! The Weddell seal field research team based at Montana State University travels to Antarctica through the U.S. Antarctic Program via Christchurch, New Zealand, where...
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Why Study Weddell Seals? from 2011-06-16T09:43:16
A functioning population of apex predators in a pristine Antarctic marine environment provides a unique opportunity to learn more about our world, and how animals interact with their environment. I...
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The Magnificent Weddell Seal from 2011-05-22T09:58:20
Fascinating video look at life underwater and on top of the sea ice for the southernmost mammal on our planet. Interview on location in Antarctica with MSU ecologist Jay Rotella on the life and sur...
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Grad Students Working in Antarctica from 2011-05-07T14:35:05
Weddell seal ecology field work in Antarctica by MSU graduate students!
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Internet from Remote Antarctica! from 2011-04-29T12:14:09
Connecting to the world from our remote field camp in Antarctica thanks to the US Antarctic Program's IT Comms specialists.
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Weddell Pup Swimming&Survival from 2011-04-23T06:30:18
Are some Weddell pups couch potatoes? Ecologists from Montana State University are investigating the role of Weddell seal pup swimming activity in seal survival. More info at WeddellSealScience.com.
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To Study Weddell Seals from 2011-04-04T13:19:30
Iconic predators, incredible divers, unforgettable pups! These beautiful animals are the subject one of the longest running population studies ever of a long-lived mammal. Join Montana State Univer...
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Working in Antarctica Weather from 2011-03-29T10:34:57
Sometimes sunny and beautiful, sometimes extremely challenging, weather in Antarctica can change quickly! Weddell seal researchers get the job done in all kinds of conditions so long as the work ca...
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The Right Clothes for the Job from 2011-03-26T09:45:07
Studying Weddell seals in Antarctica requires the right clothes for the job! The U.S. Antarctic Programs's Clothing Distribution Center in Christchurch, New Zealand makes sure researchers are good...
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The Right Clothes for the Job from 2011-03-26T09:45:07
Studying Weddell seals in Antarctica requires the right clothes for the job! The U.S. Antarctic Programs's Clothing Distribution Center in Christchurch, New Zealand makes sure researchers are good...
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The Right Clothes for the Job from 2011-03-26T09:45:07
Studying Weddell seals in Antarctica requires the right clothes for the job! The U.S. Antarctic Programs's Clothing Distribution Center in Christchurch, New Zealand makes sure researchers are good...
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