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19 March 2021 / ArcticToday / Yereth Rosen
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Some Alaska seals are getting skinnier — probably because of retreating sea ice

Nome, Alaska, United States

As sea ice off Alaska continues its long-term vanishing trend, two seal species that depend on ice may be showing the effects in their bodies. Ribbon seals, distinctive for their black-and-white striped patterns on their fur, and spotted seals, known for their speckled coats, became thinner over time.


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