Here's a breakdown:
* Coastal Areas: Most seals live in coastal areas, where they can easily access the ocean for feeding and haul out onto land or ice to rest, breed, and raise their pups.
* Ice Floes: Some species, like Weddell seals, can live in areas with sea ice, creating breathing holes in the ice and spending a significant portion of their time on or under the ice.
* Open Ocean: While some seals may venture further out into the open ocean to find food, they generally stick closer to the coast.
It's important to remember that different seal species have different adaptations and preferred habitats within the Southern Ocean.