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Volunteers Build Artificial Snowdrifts to Protect Endangered Seal Pups

Discover how volunteers in Finland are protecting endangered Saimaa ringed seals from the impacts of climate change by building artificial snowdrifts along Lake Saimaa. Led by hydrobiologist Jari Ilmonen, these dedicated individuals are creating essential shelters for seal pups in a changing environment. Learn how these innovative conservation efforts have helped the seal population rebound and provide hope for the future of this fragile ecosystem.