How long can seals hold their breath?Updated 6 months ago

Depending on the species, seals can hold their breath underwater for anywhere from 15 minutes to 2 hours! The bigger the seal, the larger the lung capacity; male elephant seals can reach the 2 hour mark without surfacing for air. They can also dive deeper than any other seal species—up to 5, 577 ft (1700 m) in search of food.