Weddell Seal (Leptonychotes weddellii), hauled out on ice at Half Moon Island, Antarctica, Southern Ocean, Polar Regions

weddell seal leptoncychotes weddellii hauled out ice antarctica southern ocean polar regions marine mammal wildlife seal lounging animal behavior ice habitat natural environment southern hemisphere arctic region ice floe coast ocean life cold climate animal conservation unique species marine ecosystem natural habitat snow seal resting wildlife observation mammal species subantarctic polar habitat animal interaction swimming foraging ice shelf natural world coastal region wildlife reserve naturalist arctic ecosystem shoreline animal adaptation blubber predator prey ice environment resting behavior wildlife watching marine fauna ecological balance