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In 2017, Lewis Pugh swam 1 km at South Georgia to campaign for protection. 7 years later, protected waters had grown from 2% to 36%, adding 166,000 km² of ocean in totalLewis Pugh swam one kilometer off South Georgia in 2017. This swim was part of a campaign for greater water protection. Protection rose fro...
Since 2014, US farmers have been deliberately flooding their fields to create habitat for migratory birds; a decade later, 180,000 acres of farmland have become temporary wetlands serving as vital habitat for millions of birdsBirdReturns pays farmers to flood fields, creating vital temporary wetlands for migrating birds. This initiative helps birds and also reple...
In 2025, scientists recorded a giant iceberg threatening an Antarctic penguin colony. Later it produced a heartbreaking environmental outcomeGiant iceberg threatens penguins: A grounded iceberg near Coulman Island caused a 69% drop in emperor penguin chick survival. The iceberg b...
In 2016, after 15 years of work, a historic deal turned part of Antarctica into the world's largest marine reserveAn international agreement established the Ross Sea marine protected area. This vast region will receive protection starting December 1, 20...
Not Shark or Seal: Penguin's biggest predator on this island is a 20-gram animal and South Africa is now planning a 550-tonne poison solutionSouth Africa is preparing a large-scale operation to eliminate mice on Marion Island. Helicopters will drop 550 tons of poison bait across ...
Antarctica is in the middle of winter right now. Scientists are worried about a France-sized stretch of ocean where ice is failing to formWinter is the season when Antarctica's frozen edge usually expands. This year, one part of the continent is doing the opposite. Scientists ...
Antarctica to lose its entire ice? Scientists warn the frozen continent is on the brink of collapse, alarming changes will leave you stunnedAntarctica faces abrupt and irreversible changes impacting ice sheets, oceans, and ecosystems. Scientists warn of global consequences for s...
Dive into the AntarcticExperience the mesmerizing Antarctic Peninsula wildlife through Hadley's vivid narration of leopard seals, intelligent penguins, and more o...
World's biggest iceberg 'battered' by waves as it heads northExpedition leader Ian Strachan guided his ship through the snow and fog in the Antarctic seas to witness the majestic A23a iceberg. The ice...
World's largest iceberg, A23a, sets sail after 30-year freezeThe world's largest iceberg, A23a, has finally bid farewell to the Antarctic seafloor after more than three decades. This colossal ice gian...
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2023: Laurent Ballesta equals historic featA picture of a mysterious horseshoe crab lying on the floor off Pangatalan Island, in the Philippines fetched Laurent Ballesta the title of...
Earth hit an unofficial record high temperature this week – and stayed there
Satellite mapping finds new colony of Emperor penguins
Wildlife Photographer of Year: Winners for 2022 announced. Check full listThe Natural History Museum organizes the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. All the winning pictures will be on display at the ...
Study says the speed of ice loss is increasing, Earth losing 1.3 trillion tonnes a yearThe researchers noted that ice melt across the globe raises sea levels, increases the risk of flooding to coastal communities, and threaten...
Iceberg floats toward South Georgia, puts wildlife at risk
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Meet the natives of the ocean: Go shark cage diving; spot the majestic narwhalsFor your next holiday, visit the big five of the ocean i.e. whale sharks, giant manta rays, humpback whales, dolphins and tiger sharks.
Experience a cruise vacation in Antarctica, a world full of iceA mountain range flooded with water, rare species and temperatures in sub-zero can be an interesting experience in Antarctica.
Ozone layer on track to recovery, says UN reportEarth's protective ozone layer is well on track to recovery in the next few decades according to a new UN report.