With 50-plus ringed seal sightings, Unalaskans start tracking the unexpected species
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Ringed seals — an Arctic species that typically lives far north of the ice-free Aleutian Islands -- are showing up. Now, scientists are monitoring the unusual visitors to find out why they're near Unalaska..
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With 50+ Ringed Seal Sightings, Unalaskans Start Tracking The Unexpected Species
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