Some Alaska seals are getting skinnier — probably because of retreating sea ice19 Mar 2021Nome, Alaska, United States As sea ice off Alaska continues its long-term vanishing trend, two seal species that depend on ice may be showing the effects in their bodies. Ribbon seals, distinctive for their black-and-white striped patterns on their fur, and spotted seals, known for their speckled coats, became thinner over time. |
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