Bio-optical and physical parameters from satellite imagery combined with tracking of seals using biologgers reveals that elephant seals spend a disproportionate amount of time and have the highest ...

However, the territory boasts much more, including active volcanoes and a rich diversity of wildlife, such as elephant seals and various seabirds. Despite their ecological significance ...

In fact, scientists say there is a lot more than penguins to the Heard and McDonald Islands territory, home to volcanoes and an "amazing" array of sea birds, elephant seals, mosses, grasses and herbs.

Male seals are known to establish territories during the breeding season, often engaging in fierce battles with rivals to assert dominance. This is especially prevalent among species like the elephant ...

The Portland City Council’s Community and Public Safety Committee just passed a resolution to make Portland Street Response its own standalone unit. Read online ...

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Sound designer David Farmer of Novato, who recorded elephant seal vocalizations at The Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, Calif. that were used in the Lord of the Rings movies. (courtesy of David ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Local experts are cautioning beachgoers to “share the shore” after a young elephant seal was found lounging on the Seaside beach Tuesday morning. According to the ...

"It's heavily colonised by penguins and elephant seals and all kinds of sea birds," said Prof Coffin, who studies the undersea geography of the islands. He recalls observing from afar what he ...

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PORTLAND, Ore. — A young elephant seal was found resting in the sun on Seaside Beach along the Oregon Coast. Seaside Aquarium said the seal is going through its annual molt, which is a normal ...

SEASIDE, Ore. (KATU) — Beachgoers are being reminded to "share the shore" and give resting marine mammals ample space after a young elephant seal was found basking in the sun in Seaside this ...