It can be seen vs It has been seen

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'It can be seen' is used to indicate that something is visible or noticeable, while 'it has been seen' is used to indicate that something was observed or witnessed in the past.

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It can be seen

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that something is visible or noticeable. It is often used to draw attention to a particular aspect or feature.

Examples:

In the distance, it can be seen that the sun is setting.
From this angle, it can be seen that the building has a unique design.

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It can be seen from the table below that incomes grew at a higher rate in Portugal than the Union's average.
It can be seen from what has been said, however, that financial intermediaries investing in the public sector, like CDP, are not necessarily remunerated in line with long-term parameters.
It can be seen that, although the existing reference amounts only indicate a funding of € 68,3 million/year, the actual allocations granted through the budget are far greater.
It can be seen that the new proposal would entail, roughly, an additional € 12 million/year under Heading 3.
It can be seen that the overcompensation at the end of 2005 (EUR 15 million) is less than 10 % of the compensation for 2005 (EUR 196,7 million).
It can be seen from what has been said, however, that financial intermediaries investing in the public sector, like CDP, are not necessarily remunerated in line with long-term parameters [94].
It can be seen that the difference over the four years between the Commission's proposal and a year-on-year increase of 2% on the 2003 budget figures is € 56 million (3.793-3.737) or € 14 million per year.
In Table 7 it can be seen that the administrative costs are minimal when compared to the amount managed.
From the Commission's own figures it can be seen that the marginal cost increase in ticket prices will have little effect on the demand for air travel.
It can be seen in LA.
It can be seen, today, that my misgivings were justified.
It can be seen as a flattering thing to be chosen.
It can be seen that unused appropriations for Structural Funds alone amount to € 10.5 billion.
It can be seen from these provisions that the Institutions establishing the Office assume responsibility collectively for 'strategic' or 'political' decisions.
It can be seen that countries with a lower level of regulation have also succeeded best in the fight against unemployment.
It can be seen as a preparation, a part of a link in a new European order.
It can be seen as proof that the public is taking a new interest in the construction of Europe.
It can be seen from this example that we are certainly not defenceless in the face of floods.
It can be seen from our debates and discussions with interested parties that corporate social responsibility is an increasingly important issue.
It can be seen where all that would lead us if this directive were to be adopted.

Alternatives:

It is visible
It is noticeable
It can be observed

It has been seen

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that something was observed or witnessed in the past. It implies that the action of seeing has already taken place.