South Georgia · 2026
Antarctic fur seals and southern elephant seals
Seals around South Georgia.
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25 January—28 January
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Months in 2026
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Date: 2026Reported: Unidentified Oceanwide Expeditions, Plancius log PLA27-26
Observation: The Plancius expedition observed elephant seals along the beach during a Zodiac cruise.
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Date: 2026Reported: Unidentified Oceanwide Expeditions, Plancius log PLA27-26
Observation: The Plancius party saw fur and elephant seals on the beach; fur seals also swam beside the Zodiacs.
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Date: 2026Reported: Unidentified Oceanwide Expeditions, Plancius log PLA27-26
Observation: The Plancius landing party encountered small fur seals on rocky outcrops and elephant seals farther above the landing site.
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Date: 2026Reported: Unidentified Oceanwide Expeditions, Plancius log PLA27-26
Observation: The Plancius expedition observed fur seals in the swell and elephant seals resting ashore.