Researchers from the Polar Ecosystems Program research cruise are providing regular updates of photos and video
as the cruise progresses. Please check back often and follow our researchers
as they seek out ribbon and spotted seals along the Bering Sea ice edge.
2009 Spring Polar Cruise Videos
NOAA Unmanned Aerial Survey for Ice Seals, NOAA Ship McArthur II, 24 May 2009 UAS survey video, showing the processing of launching,
tracking, imaging and retreval.
NOAA Unmanned Aerial Survey for Ice Seals, NOAA Ship McArthur II, 24 May 2009 UAS Launching from the NOAA ship McArthur II.
NOAA Researchers Weigh an Adult Female Ribbon Seal The average weight of an adult ribbon seal is 154 pounds (70 kg) and the average length is about 58 inches (145 cm) long.
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