From whaling to whale watching, our relationship with these animals has improved considerably, but they continue to suffer from infractions or the absence of rules. Image : Michael Wenger The attraction and curiosity about whales can be mutual if all the conditions...
Dr. Marco Falchieri, scientist at the Animal and Plant Health Agency, taking samples from a fur seal (left). The kelp gull is widespread in the sub-Antarctic islands and is one of the species affected by the avian influenza virus. Images: British Antarctic Survey /...
South Georgia is a haven for many species of marine mammals and birds. There are five million seals of four different species, and 65 million birds of 30 different species breeding on the island. Whether plant or animal, non-native species are a real threat to...
A skilled hunter — and a gatherer of research attention. A quarter of all research deals with polar bears, while other species, which are essential for the oceans, are largely under-represented (Photo: Michael Wenger) A review of the research on large Arctic maritime...