Green Matters on MSN3d
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.
Green Matters on MSN3d
Researchers Filmed the Reactions of Antarctic Animals As They Met Humans for the First Time
The team realized that some of these Antarctic species had never seen humans before, especially the penguins they met.
Scientists in Antarctica: why they’re there and what they’ve found
The researchers and base personnel remain in Antarctica for approximately 15 months working through the cold and dark winter ...
Earth.com11d
Warming waters are dramatically changing microbial life in Antarctica
Scientists' yearlong study on Antarctic microbial communities reveals how climate change alters bacterial and phytoplankton ...
Scientists were in Antarctica when a giant iceberg broke free. Here’s what they found in its shadow
A “serendipitous” discovery offers new insights into how ecosystems can thrive beneath floating sections of the Antarctic ice ...
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 MSN4d
A Chicago-Sized Iceberg Broke Off From Antarctica, Revealing a Hidden Ecosystem Never Seen Before
Earlier this year, an iceberg the size of Chicago broke off the Antarctic Peninsula. When the gigantic iceberg calved, it ...
The Weather Channel on MSN3d
Turns Out, The Antarctic Ice Sheet Is Hiding An Abundant Ecosystem
Scientists explored the seafloor after an iceberg broke off the Antarctic ice sheet. They were shocked by what they found.