A massive and surprising change is unfolding around Antarctica. Scientists have discovered that the Southern Ocean is getting saltier, and sea ice is melting at record speed, enough to match the size ...

Recent record summer lows in Antarctic sea ice provide a window into a future warmer climate with more extreme events — but ...

A new study has revealed that small but mighty zooplankton—including copepods, krill, and salps—are key players in the ...

When we think of the ocean, what often comes to mind are familiar sights– coral reefs, fishing boats, and waves breaking ...

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As Midwinter Day approaches in Antarctica – the longest and darkest day of the year – those spending the winter on the frozen continent will follow a tradition dating back more than a century to the ...

A new species of dragonfish has surfaced from the chilly waters off the western Antarctic Peninsula, and it has a story that spans nearly a million winters. Researchers report that Akarotaxis gouldae ...

These tiny crustaceans can survive under the ice, where they feed on algae. Antarctic krill play a crucial role in the ecosystem, serving as a primary food source for several larger marine animals and ...

Integrating the needs of recovering populations of baleen whales into the revised management framework for the commercial fishery for Antarctic krill. Frontiers in Marine Science, 11. doi: 10.3389 ...

Deep in the ocean's dark depths lurk bizarre and terrifying creatures evolved over centuries. Anglerfish use glowing lures to attract prey, while goblin sharks possess extendable jaws and ...

Antarctic krill is a key species in the Antarctic marine ecosystem: it is an important food source for many species, such as whales, seals and penguins. However, the small crustaceans are increasingly ...