Crabeater Seals

an aerial view of seals on an ice floe
(© Cristobal Serrano / Nature's Best Photography Awards 2018)

Ocean Views Highly Honored

“Crabeater seals’ lives are inexorably linked to sea ice; it provides a  place to rest, mate, give birth, and raise pups. Due to global warming, the pace of sea ice melting is increasing. The issue is highlighted by this scene  of 40 seals that are densely packed on a small ice floe.”—Cristobal Serrano