Researchers put six grey seals in a specially built tank to work out why they don’t drown – and discovered something unexpected

Press/Media: Relating to Research

Period	6 Jul 2025

Media contributions

Title	Researchers put six grey seals in a specially built tank to work out why they don’t drown – and discovered something unexpected
Degree of recognition	International
Media name/outlet	BBC Wildlife Magazine
Media type	Print
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
Date	6/07/25
URL	https://www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts/mammals/why-dont-seals-drown
Persons	Chris McKnight