What can we do to help Antarctica—and the penguins that call it home? 🐧

'We can establish more protected areas in our coldest continent to reduce human impact,' says CU Boulder 🦬's Cassandra Brooks. #WorldPenguinDay pew.org/3JvRyF3

Effective conservation in the #AntarcticPeninsula demands a collaboration among global leaders, scientists, and stakeholders. Members of #CCAMLR must drive effective, #harmonized conservation efforts. #SouthernOceanSymphony Nikki B Nic Kirkham pew.org/44otM7e

Will Antarctica's Song Survive? pew.org/44otM7e via The Pew Trusts

The China Coast Guard 🇨🇳 中國海警 registers 26 ships to carry out fisheries patrols off the coast of South America.

Possible response to U.S. Coast Guard tense boarding of Chinese vessels in 2022.

Squid fishing by China's distant water fleet dominates SPRFMO

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The largest chinstrap penguin colony on Earth is in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands—and the area recently expanded full marine protections to nearly twice the size of the UK.

Now that's something to celebrate! 🐧🎉 #WorldPenguinDay pew.org/3w5Unti

#WorldPenguinDay ... means time to find out what #penguin you would be!!! TAKE THE #QUIZ !!!

While climate change and other factors pose a serious threat to some penguins in Antarctica, there's still hope.

There are parts of Antarctica that are 'staying cold,' says Cassandra Brooks—and those areas need protection. #WorldPenguinDay pew.org/4aPYY1J

On this #WorldPenguinDay ... Cassandra Brooks reflects on her recent trip to #Antarctica and the changes and impacts #climatechange is having on the region's #pengins . pew.org/4b5j60d Cassandra Brooks @cuboulder @cuboulderenvs INSTAAR 🏳️‍🌈 PONANT Cruises The Explorers Club

Chinstrap penguin populations in the Antarctic Peninsula are declining—primarily due to human activity.

On #WorldPenguinDay , hear from INACH’s Lucas Krüger on what’s needed to save the species.
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I spoke with ⁦⁦Robin McKie⁩ from the ⁦The Observer⁩ about some recent changes in Antarctica, why they are so serious, and what the implications are for the rest of the world…. read his article: theguardian.com/environment/20…

Krill are tiny crustaceans that play a HUGE role in Antarctica but they face threats from overfishing and climate change. Their decline could ripple through ecosystems. Check out this krill-tastic infographic from Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) to learn more!

The new threat of avian flu in Antarctica could be catastrophic for the species found there, writes our Andrea Kavanagh.

'World leaders must immediately move to protect this vital place and all the animals that call it home.' #CallOnCCAMLR pew.org/3PohvtB

As Avian Flu Hits Antarctic Peninsula, Global Leaders Must Take Action pew.org/3UVHVWU #CallonCCAMLR Andrea Kavanagh Pew Environment

Today the Commissioner announced an additional 166,000km2 of No-Take Zones within our MPA - that's over 8 times the size of Wales! Sustainable fisheries are already strictly regulated, but now 449,000km2 or 36% of our biodiverse waters are totally closed to all fishing activity

Up to 92% of creatures in the deep sea are unnamed—and thousands have yet to be discovered!

#DeepSeaMining threatens to destroy these creatures. A new study uncovers dozens of outstanding issues in the rules intended to protect this marine life. pew.org/48QF3yF

Most emperor penguin colonies could face extinction by 2100 due to climate change, according to a 2021 study.

Olivier Poivre d'Arvor urges governments to support the creation of marine protected areas to help build resilience in the region before it’s too late. #ProtectAntarctica

This year, world leaders have an opportunity to establish four new marine protected areas in #Antarctica 's Southern Ocean.

But will they do it?

Olivier Poivre d'Arvor addresses #CCAMLR members on why it's critical. #ProtectAntarctica

“We are witnessing an acceleration that is absolutely devastating.” - António Guterres.

🇦🇶 A rapidly melting #Antarctica gets the attention of United Nations chief ahead of #COP28 climate talks, beginning tomorrow.

#CCAMLR must act to #ProtectAntarctica . AP News apnews.com/article/cop-gu…

That is so amazing . Boggles the brain to even contemplate! You do have a super cool job.

Today I held in my hand a piece of 40,000 year old ice from an Antarctic ice core, and listened to it crackle as it melted and the bubbles of ancient air were released. Sometimes it is a privilege to work at ⁦British Antarctic Survey 🐧⁩