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Seals' Oxygen Sensing Ability May Save Lives

3/20/2025

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A groundbreaking study by Dr. Chris McKnight at the University of St Andrews uncovers that seals possess the remarkable ability to sense their blood oxygen levels, empowering them to strategize their dives and evade drowning. This fascinating adaptation, particularly noted in juvenile seals, hints at a shared skill among other marine mammals, including whales and dolphins.

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A groundbreaking study by Dr. Chris McKnight at the University of St Andrews uncovers that seals possess the remarkable ability to sense their blood oxygen levels, empowering them to strategize their dives and evade drowning. This fascinating adaptation, particularly noted in juvenile seals, hints at a shared skill among other marine mammals, including whales and dolphins.