Crabeater Seal
Lobodon carcinophaga
🦭 Seal
About Crabeater Seal
Despite their name, Crabeater Seals feed almost exclusively on krill, not crabs. They are the most abundant seal species in the world, with an estimated population of 15-40 million. They have specialized teeth that act as a sieve to filter krill from the water.
Where to See Them
Amundsen Sea
High chance Jan-Mar, Dec
Antarctica Peninsula
High chance Jan-Mar, Oct-Dec
Bellingshausen Sea
High chance Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec
Ross Sea
High chance Jan-Mar, Dec
Weddell Sea
High chance Jan-Mar, Oct-Dec
Antarctic Sound
Good chance Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec
South Shetland Islands
Good chance Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec