News
How deep is the sea? These clever seals know and are happily sharing their secrets
New ocean depths and seascapes beneath the East Antarctic continental shelf have been revealed in the latest study tracking deep-diving seals.
Tag: seals
News
The discovery of an ancient fossil points to a grim future for modern seals
The fossilised tooth of an ancient seal is an exciting discovery, but scientists say it may indicate a bleak future for our sea lions and fur seals.
Wildlife
Fighting for Australia’s precious sea pups
A radical trial treating a sinister parasite in newborn Australian sea lion pups could help rescue the species.
Wildlife
The 6 seals and sea lions that (sometimes) call Australia home
The six species of sea lion and and seal shown here either breed in Australia or are occasional visitors to our waters.
Fundraising
Send a sea lion some love
Donate today to support the Australian sea lion (Neophoca cinerea).
Wallpaper
Sea lion, Hopkins Island, SA
Swimming with wild sea lions at Seal Cove on Hopkins Island, South Australia, just a short boat ride from Point Lincoln. The Hopkins colony has become to human visitors on guided tours.
News
First elephant seal born on King Island in 200 years
An elephant seal pup born on Tasmania’s King Island is believed to be the first born since sealers came to the island in the 1800s.
Adventure
Diving at Milford Sound
The impressive annual precipitation of 9m makes diving at Milford Sound a unique experience.
Adventure
Kayaking with Australian fur seals
At first you might think it’s a typo when you see ‘seal kayaking’. But think again: this is actually kayaking with seals.
Science & Environment
Return to Heard Island
Veteran Antarctica researcher Dr Grahame Budd returns to document changes in the landscape.