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.

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