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Climate change poses greatest threat to Antarctica
Jul 20, 2022 · The report found that, like elsewhere in Australia, climate change is a key driver of change in Antarctica, the sub-Antarctic and the Southern Ocean. Pollution, tourism, commercial fishing, and an expanding human presence, also affect the Antarctic region.
2022 news - Australian Antarctic Program
Dec 17, 2022 · New roadmap to cost-effective conservation of Antarctic biodiversity 23 December 2022. Iconic Antarctic seabirds like emperor penguins, and many other unique plants and animals, are at risk of extinction or major…. Read more.
Satellite imagery charts emperor penguins’ struggle to survive
Oct 11, 2024 · New Australian research using satellite imagery to monitor the location of emperor penguin colonies in East Antarctica, shows the birds are struggling to adapt to rapid changes in their environment.
The lows and lows of Antarctic sea ice – Australian Antarctic …
Mar 5, 2024 · February 2023 holds the record for the lowest summer sea-ice extent over the past 46 years, of 1.77 million square kilometres – 36% less than average. Winter sea-ice extent has also been declining.
Mawson research station news – Australian Antarctic Program
4 October 2024. This week at Mawson, Bridget reminisces about her troopy Lainey and what…. Read more.
Australian Antarctic Division drills into ambitious new season
Sep 28, 2021 · The Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) will embark on one of its most ambitious summer seasons ever, with three ships and a range of aircraft being used to support expeditions.
2023 news - Australian Antarctic Program
Dec 19, 2023 · Antarctic krill head south 19 December 2023. Some populations of Antarctic krill are moving south, closer to Antarctica, as ocean warming and sea-ice changes alter their…. Read more.