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We developed a method to estimate DRAV using a hydrodynamic glide model applied to descent glides recorded using multi-sensor data loggers. We estimated dive-by-dive DRAV for six negatively buoyant female southern elephant seals (Mirounga leonina). During shallow descent glides, rapid compression of DRAV influenced net buoyancy and gliding speed, making this phase suitable for estimating DRAV. Our results revealed dive-by-dive variation in DRAV, which was positively correlated with root mean square (RMS) sway acceleration (a proxy for per-stroke effort) and the depth at which gliding began during the initial descent. DRAV increased with both tissue density and maximum dive depth, suggesting that seals adjusted their DRAV to stay closer to neutral buoyancy through their dives. However, the observed level of adjustment did not result in neutral buoyancy at half of the maximum dive depth, as predicted to minimise round-trip locomotion costs. 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