Alaska's Iliamna Lake Harbor seals are genetically isolated from entire Pacific Ocean, research reveals
There are only five seal populations worldwide that live year-round in freshwater habitats. The Baikal seal, probably the ...
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Surprising genetic differences found in Iliamna Lake harbor seals
In Alaska, harbor seals thrive in the chilled water of Iliamna Lake, sliding their blubbery bodies onto floating pieces of ...
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Alaska's Iliamna Lake Harbor seals genetically isolated from entire Pacific Ocean
Alaska's Iliamna Lake harbor seals have been difficult to study because of their remoteness. They weren't even identified as harbor seals until 2013. Now, a new genetic study has found significant ...
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Alaska’s Iliamna Lake Harbor seals genetically isolated from entire Pacific Ocean
However, perhaps the most enigmatic population of freshwater seals can be found a little closer to home in Alaska’s Iliamna Lake. Despite their wider anonymity, the Iliamna seals have long been ...
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Alaska’s Iliamna Lake harbor seals (IMAGE)
Alaska’s Iliamna Lake is home to one of the most enigmatic populations of freshwater seals. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert!
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Explore One of Alaska’s Deepest, Cleanest Lakes Near Two National Parks
Iliamna Lake is not only Alaska’s largest lake but also one of its deepest and cleanest.
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Investigation into SEALs’ deaths underscores dangers of ship-boarding missions
A Navy investigation into the deaths of two SEALs, who went overboard in January while trying to board a ship carrying Iranian-made weapons, shows just how dangerous Visit, Board, Search and ...