After nearly going extinct, elephant seals are a conservation success story. Elephant seals are being used as nature's artificial intelligence to monitor the health of the oceans -- especially the ...

A rare visitor made waves on Eersterivierstrand when a Southern elephant seal emerged from the ocean to moult — a process that left onlookers stunned. Southern elephant seals are rarely seen in South ...

WHAT TO DO: Plan a trip to Drakes Beach and beyond ASAP ... out to Point Reyes National Seashore to see migratory elephant seals early every February at the peak of pupping season, when the ...

Elephant seals are massive marine mammals that draw fascination due to their remarkable size and power. While often admired for their extraordinary marine abilities and unique appearance, there’s a ...

In particular, the northern elephant seal (Mirounga angustirostris) serves as an excellent model organism to explore these connections, as their population growth is closely linked to variations in ...

For six decades, marine biologists at UC Santa Cruz have closely monitored northern elephant seals that make their way to Año Nuevo Natural Reserve. With thousands of seals gathering on the beach for ...

Elephant seals are being used as nature's artificial intelligence to monitor the health of the oceans -- especially the little-known "twilight zone," an ecosystem abundant with fish that could soon be ...

New ancient DNA research on Adélie penguin poo in Antarctica shows how several species respond to environmental change over ...

Elephant seals are now key players in ocean research. Fitted with smart sensors, these massive marine mammals are helping scientists unlock the ocean’s secrets. Researchers at the University of ...

This week's Short Wave news roundup covers harvesting drinking water from fog, what elephant seals reveal about fish populations in the deep ocean, and why there's ...

Rocky, a juvenile elephant seal who was stranded on the shores of Rocky Bay in October, has been successfully released back into the ocean off the coast of Gqeberha after months of dedicated care ...

Ever wondered what makes the elephant seal so extraordinary? From their massive size to their deep-sea diving abilities, these giants are a marvel of nature. Discover the insane biology behind ...