Reproductive success of elephant seals has been found to be dependent on the productivity of the marine food web. (Image: Ryan Reisinnger / AWI) In the future, the Antarctic could become a greener place and be colonised by new species. At the same time, some species...
In the deep-sea areas one finds eternal darkness, cold temperatures and high pressures. Nevertheless, a rich marine life dwells in many regions, often consisting of invertebrates such as sponges, sea cucumbers and corals. Also from the little-explored deep areas of...