Spotted seals enter active period as temperature rises in Liaoning

Spotted seals rest on mudflat of Liaodong Bay in Panjin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, April 9, 2024. As temperature rises, spotted seals inhabiting the Liaodong Bay in Panjin City, Liaoning Province, are entering their active period. Liaodong Bay, which is situated at the northernmost end of the ice-covered area in Chinese waters, represents the southernmost breeding area among the eight breeding zones for spotted seals worldwide.

An aerial drone photo taken on April 9, 2024 shows spotted seals resting on mudflat of Liaodong Bay in Panjin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province.

A spotted seal is seen in waters of Sandaogou in Liaodong Bay in Panjin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, April 9, 2024.

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