Predicting elephant seal routes in the meandering polar front
Studying the life of elephant seals is a bit like studying traffic during the vacations. There are many factors to consider.
Studying the life of elephant seals is a bit like studying traffic during the vacations. There are many factors to consider.
The Falkland Islands Veterinary Service announced last week that there has been an outbreak of avian pox virus in one colony.
In Antarctica, more female humpback whales become pregnant in years when krill are abundant than in years when krill are less abundant.
An international team of researchers has discovered five meteorites in Antarctica, including one that is among the largest, weighing 7.6 kilograms.
Relatives of the ancestors of today’s primates, and thus of humans, lived on the Arctic island of Ellesmere 52 million years ago.
For the first time, a research team specifically searched for animal carcasses and associated scavengers in the deep waters of the Weddell Sea.
A 1550 km² huge iceberg broke off from the 150 m thick Brunt Ice Shelf. The break happened on Sunday, January 22, 2023 during a flood.
As part of the “Wildlife from Space” project, researchers discovered a previously unknown colony of emperor penguins in West Antarctica on satellite images.
Juvenile krill employs amazing strategies to survive the long, cold winter under the sea ice.
A scientific study sought to address the diving and resting habits of the seldom-studied Ross seal and ended up finding more questions than answers.
Microplastic concentrations are much lower than in other parts of the Arctic Ocean, but still dangerous to the marine ecosystem.
The geothermal springs of Rallier du Batty on the Kerguelen archipelago hold information on the origin of life.
Two prominent polar bear researchers are calling for the southeast Greenland polar bear population to be completely protected because of its special genetics.
Amsterdam Island will soon be free of introduced species that spread avian cholera.
By following their congeners, albatrosses are interested in the Southern Ocean fishing boats, during their life, this attraction increases, then decreases with old age.
A joint Sino-Thai laboratory was established at the Chinese Great Wall Research Station.
A study shows that beavers have been moving further and further into Alaska over the past 40 years, causing effects that can be seen from space.
A research team from Ecuador found antibacterial activity in Antarctic soil fungi, which could be very relevant for medical research.
Scientists discovered 5 species of bumblebees during the first genetic study of insects on Kolguev Island in the Barents Sea. This was reported by Grigory Potapov.
Polar scientists can apply now through December 20, 2022 for ship time on “Le Commandant Charcot.”
A nematode living in Antarctic soil could help detect previously undetected fuel spills in Antarctica.
After various experiments, an Indian research team believes that Adélie penguins show signs of self-awareness.
The north of Greenland was once much greener and warmer and home not only to reindeer, but also ancient elephant relatives and other wildlife.
During mapping work, researchers unexpectedly discovered many areas of destroyed seafloor from trawling.