Scientists seek citizens' help in first-ever census of Weddell seals
Friday, April 14, 2017 - 07:31
in Earth & Climate
Scientists are asking for the public's help to look through thousands of satellite images of Antarctica in the first-ever, comprehensive count of Weddell seals. Documenting the seals' population trends over time will help scientists better understand the effects of climate change and commercial fishing in the Antarctic.