United Press International: The U.S. government has agreed to study Alaska’s ice seals for possible listing under the Endangered Species Act. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration accepted a petition from a California environmental group seeking protection for the animals, called "ribbon seals," that inhabit Alaska’s Bering Sea. "In addition (to) reviewing the ribbon seal, we are also preparing status reviews on bearded, spotted and ringed seals for possible listing," …