5 Visible Signs of Climate Change in Antarctica
“Why did you choose to come to Antarctica?” my fellow passengers asked shortly after we exchanged names. So many answers quickly surfaced in my mind: the wildlife; the icebergs; the history of exploration. But above all, I decided to travel
Blue Whales are Making a Comeback in the Atlantic
Scientists have discovered large numbers of blue whales near the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia after years of exploitation, suggesting that decades of conservation efforts are paying off. The 21-day survey counted 55 animals, which was described by one cetacean specialist as
The Danger Comes from Antarctica – What To Do, an Italian Climatologist Speaks Out
The glaciers of eastern Antarctica have begun to melt, which could "remodel the coasts of the world". The alarm, because this is what it is, comes from NASA scientists. Satellite images have shown that a group of glaciers that extends for