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Seals eat much more near glaciers

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Researchers analyze stomach contents of seals captured at varying distances from tidewater glacier fronts, revealing seals caught near glaciers had heavier stomachs dominated by polar cod, confirming these unique, nutrient-rich regions as vital foraging hotspots, now threatened by climate-driven glacial retreat.

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Monica Ogawa, NIPR

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