seals
Coverage of seals in the Nexus archive.
- Does Hawaiʻi have seals, sea lions or both?
Hawaii is home to the endangered Hawaiian monk seal, its only native seal species, while sea lions are not found in the wild coastal waters of the islands.
- Congress weighs killing more seals, sea lions to save salmon
Congress is considering expanding authority to kill more sea lions and seals to save salmon. Washington's freshmen representatives are collaborating on a bill to implement this measure.
- Why shark attacks in US waters are already nearing double figures even though summer just kicked off
Shark attacks in US waters are approaching double figures early in the summer. A source explained that reduced hunting of seals and sea lions for furs and oil has increased their populations, leading to more sharks.
- Bycatch has ‘shocking’ toll on British marine life, first-ever analysis reveals
A first-ever analysis reveals that thousands of protected marine species, including whales, dolphins, seals, and seabirds, are being killed annually in the UK due to bycatch from fishing vessels. Conservationists highlight the 'shocking' toll of accidental capture and death caused by fishing tackle.
- Rare shark spotted off New England coast
A rare large-bodied shark species that nearly vanished from Atlantic waters has been observed feeding on seals off the New England coast, according to marine biologists.
- Rare shark spotted off New England coast
A rare large-bodied shark species that nearly disappeared from Atlantic waters has been observed feeding on seals off the New England coast, as reported by marine biologists.
- Rare shark spotted off New England coast
A rare species of large-bodied shark, which had nearly disappeared from Atlantic waters, has been observed feeding on seals off the New England coast, as reported by marine biologists.
- Rare shark spotted off New England coast
A rare species of large-bodied shark, which had nearly disappeared from Atlantic waters, has been observed feeding on seals off the New England coast, as reported by marine biologists.
- Nature: Seals in Maine
The article highlights seals resting near Mount Desert Island in northern Maine. Videographer Mauricio Handler captured the scene.