Appeals Court: Arctic ringed seals are threatened species
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) " An ice seal that's the main prey of Alaska's polar bears will receive threatened species protection.The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday overturned a District Court decision and said the National Marine Fisheries Service acted properly in listing ringed seals.Ringed seals thrive in completely ice-covered Arctic waters by digging and maintaining breathing holes.Females create ice caves on sea ice and give birth to pups that are [...]
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