A robot lowered through the ice reveals how the Thwaites shelf is melting, which will help forecast its effect on global sea level.
Tag: Antarctic Regions
Emperor Penguins Are Protected Under the Endangered Species Act
Under the new listing, federal agencies are required to reduce threats to emperor penguins, which are vulnerable to warming temperatures and melting sea ice caused by climate change.
4 Women Will Staff U.K. Base in Antarctica
They emerged from an applicant pool of thousands to run the world’s most southerly post office, monitor penguins and manage the wild landscape on Goudier Island.
4 Women Will Staff U.K. Base in Antarctica
They emerged from an applicant pool of thousands to run the world’s most southerly post office, monitor penguins and manage the wild landscape on Goudier Island.
Failure to Slow Warming Will Set Off Climate ‘Tipping Points,’ Scientists Say
As global warming passes certain limits, dire changes will probably become irreversible, the researchers said, including the loss of polar ice sheets and the death of coral reefs.
Failure to Slow Warming Will Set Off Climate ‘Tipping Points,’ Scientists Say
As global warming passes certain limits, dire changes will probably become irreversible, the researchers said, including the loss of polar ice sheets and the death of coral reefs.
How to Plan a Sustainable Trip
Organizing a responsible visit to sensitive areas like the Galápagos Islands or Antarctica involves research, decoding certifications and possibly a travel adviser.
Fin Whales Are Making a Comeback in Antarctic Waters, a Study Finds
Once hunted to the brink of extinction, fin whales in the Southern Ocean have rebounded and returned to their historic feeding grounds, according to a new survey.
A Portrait of South Georgia: Abundance, Exploitation, Recovery
A series of ecological initiatives, including the eradication of several invasive species, has dramatically revived the life and landscape of this remote sub-Antarctic island.
Why Did the Larsen A and B Ice Shelves Fail? Scientists Say They Now Know.
The collapse of the two ice shelves was most likely triggered by vast plumes of warm air from the Pacific, researchers have found.