Southern elephant seals are adaptable—but they struggle when faced with both rapid climate change and human impacts
Southern elephant seals (Mirounga leonina) are an iconic species of the Southern Ocean. But with rapid environmental changes ...
Smithsonian Magazine on MSN9d
Scientists Uncover a Frozen History in 6,000 Years’ Worth of Penguin Poop, Revealing Past Ecology on Antarctica
Sediment samples from the Ross Sea coastline are revealing insights into how animals like elephant seals and Adélie penguins ...
Science Daily1d
Aotearoa once home to elephant seals
Southern elephant seals are the 'canary in the coal mine' for the Southern Ocean, offering insight into how the ecosystem may react to future climate change and human impact, new research shows.
New Zealand once home to southern elephant seals
Southern elephant seals are the "canary in the coal mine" for the Southern Ocean, offering insight into how the ecosystem may ...
Technology Networks1d
Elephant Seals Were Common Along New Zealand Coasts Until Human Arrival
Southern elephant seals are the “canary in the coal mine” for the Southern Ocean, offering insight into how the ecosystem may ...
Why penguin poop makes krill swim for their lives
A new study shows that the mere presence of poop prompted the crustaceans to launch into evasive maneuvers. New research ...
Visiting Antarctica or the Arctic? Here's how to minimise your impact
As polar tourism surges, experts warn of its environmental impact. From transport choices to local food, here's how to visit ...
In Antarctica, Canadian scientists have a 'momentous' chance to learn more about climate change
In the middle of an active volcano at the bottom of the world, dozens of fur seals bask in blowing wet snow. They are mostly ...
Green Matters on MSN6h
Wildlife in Antarctica Are Getting Sunburnt — And It Sends a Serious Warning Message to Humans
The ozone layer above Antarctica is thinning at an alarming rate, posing threat to the wildlife breeding below in the ice.
High alert in Antarctica as new plague outbreak ravages penguin populations
One of the great concerns in history regarding health is the appearance of new diseases that could lead to a substantial ...
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Inside Antarctica’s plague-infested penguin colonies
A team from EL PAÍS joins the Spanish expedition which has detected the spread of deadly avian flu among Antarctic fauna ...