#DYK Antarctic wildlife needs sunscreen? 🌞 The heightened UV radiation caused by the annual formation of the ozone hole over Antarctica has spurred creatures like krill and mosses to evolve sun-blocking adaptations for protection against harmful rays. bbc.com/news/science-e…

Happy World Penguin 🐧 Day!

#WorldPenguinDay 🐧🇦🇶

After Witnessing Climate Change Effects in Antarctica, Expert Calls for Stronger Conservation Action
Cassandra Brooks
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Happy #WorldPenguinDay 🐧 A recent study warns that emperor penguins could go extinct by 2100 due to loss of sea ice caused by #ClimateChange . Call on world leaders at #CCAMLR to #ProtectAntarctica and designate 3 #MPAs in the #SouthernOcean now: only.one/act/antarctica

Precious. Unique. Vulnerable. Learn about the top threats facing penguins this #WorldPenguinDay 🌊👇🐧

🔎Scientists have new insights into Antarctica's melting dynamics! 🇦🇶 Using the shifting shapes of ice bumps as indicators, they've pinpointed accelerated melting since 2000, underscoring the continent's rising sea-level contribution. 🌊 bbc.com/news/science-e… #ProtectAntarctica

Curious about what lies beneath a glacier? 🧊 Seismic imaging by @BAS_news reveals rocky terrains, smooth plains, & dynamic landscapes. This breakthrough offers vital insights into glacier dynamics and its impact on sea-level rise.
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Antarctica is #influencing your life right now! 🇦🇶

Earth’s frozen places are a crucial part of the climate and weather systems we’re all used to, and quite like as they are.

This #WorldEarthDay , here's why Antarctica (and polar science) matters - in 90 seconds ⬇️

There is no #EarthDay without the Ocean 🌊🌍💙

Happy #EarthDay2024 ! 🌍❄️ Let's celebrate Antarctica 🇦🇶, a place like no other on Earth 🌏️. Its untouched wilderness and incredible wildlife remind us of the importance of conservation. Together, let's protect this unique wonder for future generations. #ProtectAntarctica

Good news 👏 Antarctic baleen #whales are bouncing back from near extinction. Continuous monitoring remains crucial to track their progress, as they still confront threats from climate change and direct human activities. 🐋 Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) #ProtectAntarctica environments.aq/publications/t…

At #OurOceanGreece , we had the opportunity to meet with advocates for marine conservation to discuss how Southern Ocean MPAs preserve biodiversity and enhance climate resilience. It was inspiring to witness a global shared commitment to protecting our oceans! 🌊🇦🇶Our Ocean Greece

En el marco de la 9ª Conferencia Nuestro Océano
@OurOceanGreeceASOC celebrada en Atenas, Grecia, el ministro Robert Bouvier mantuvo reuniones bilaterales con ONGs como la Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition (ASOC) y Blue Marine Foundation.

'Protecting the Southern Ocean is key to unlocking global ocean conservation commitments and making 30x30 a reality' - Holly Curry, MPA Campaign Director at ASOC, speaking during the press briefing panel at #OurOceanGreece 🌊 @ouroceangreece #ProtectAntarctica #Antarctica #MPAs

🕵️‍♀️Observations are key to unraveling the mysteries of our oceans!

A recent review in Nature Reviews Earth & Environment 🌈 highlights the enigma of the Southern Ocean's carbon cycle: Despite being iron-limited with low productivity in most areas, the Southern Ocean still manages to act as a…

Important new study reveals the pivotal role of the Amundsen Sea Embayment in #Antarctic ice loss 🧊 and its contribution to global sea level rise 🌊. Urgent action needed to address short-term melting impacts and mitigate future ice discharge. nature.com/articles/s4324…

The first global Invasive Alien Species Report has been released by IPBES. What does it have to say about invasive species in Antarctica? Read here: arcsaef.com/story/ipbes-in… #ProtectAntarctica

Vast and largely unexplored, the Deep Sea and Antarctica are Earth's final frontiers and more similar to each other than you think... 🌊❄️🧵