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Explaining The Ocean on Instagram: "Elephant seals are the largest seal species on the planet, with adult males weighing up to 4,000 kg (9,000 lbs) and growing over 6 meters (20 feet) long. Their name comes from the large, inflatable nose — or proboscis — that males use to amplify vocalizations during dominance displays. Despite their size, elephant seals are elite divers. They regularly plunge over 1,500 meters (nearly a mile) deep and can hold their breath for up to two hours, spending as much

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