Weddell Seal (Leptonychotes Weddellii): The Weddel Seal was named after James Weddel, the British Antarctic explorer who commanded British expeditions into the Weddel sea, which is also named after him. Weddel Seals are arguably the most well-known and appealing of all the Antarctic seals. They are found further south in large groups on fast pack ice and can be easily approached by humans. Weddel Seals have a small head and their bodies are blue-black and spotted silver-grey, fading to rust brown. Their short, dense fur protects them from water temperatures. Unlike Crab eater and Leopard seals, weddel seals are fat and not so streamlined.