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Captain Luis Torres Molina wrangles a cranky, snorting, elephant seal in 2ft of snow. Scientists in Antarctica need the assistance of trained military personnel to help them gather samples from large mammals, including whales. Biologists are testing if man-made pollutants are affecting these animals. Shooting arrows into the seals causes more annoyance than harm; it's a necessary step in learning how to protect them into the future.