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Falls in whale sightings, rare seabirds appearing – is something unusual happening in the Southern Ocean?

Falls in whale sightings, rare seabirds appearing – is something unusual happening in the Southern Ocean?

Could marine heatwaves in the cold Southern Ocean be making animals and birds migrate? It’s possible – but we need better monitoring to know.

31.07.2026 20

The Conversation

Mary-Anne Lea

The beloved emperor penguin and Antarctic fur seal are now officially endangered. Here’s what can be done

The loss of iconic Antarctic wildlife is no longer a future possibility. It is happening in real-time, while we watch.

15.04.2026 20

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Mary-anne lea