NSF’s Discovery Files Podcast

Antarctica’s Weddell Seal


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The Weddell seal population of Antarctica have been closely watched since the 1960s, but there are still new discoveries being made. We are joined by researchers Michelle Shero and Jennifer Burns, who have found a correlation between nursing mothers and their diving capacity. Jay Rotella also joins us to discuss long-term study learnings about lifespan and adaptations at the far end of the Earth.

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NSF’s Discovery Files PodcastBy U.S. National Science Foundation

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