Squid are pelagic and feed on a range of prey, including fish, cephalopods, and crustaceans, with their diet shifting over their lives. They play a key role in the Southern…
The Southern Ocean is critical to the rest of the oceans, accounting for one-third of global carbon dioxide sequestration and playing an important role in mitigating climate change by lowering…
Squid species in the Southern Ocean play a crucial role in the ecosystem by acting as a link between lower trophic levels and top predators. Despite their importance, there have…
The Southern Ocean, encircling Antarctica with its predominantly westerly winds and currents, hosts numerous isolated oceanic islands. Its biological landscape has long intrigued researchers due to its susceptibility to large-scale…
Trace and rare earth elements compounds present in the marine environment are mainly transferred through the diet of organisms. Given the significance of seafood as a source of essential nutrients…
Since the Industrial Revolution, mercury (Hg) concentrations in the environment have been increasing due to anthropogenic activities. The toxic effect that this metal has on animals and humans led to…
A few months ago we were asked: What does Portugal want with Antartica? Thinking about it, Portugal is situated on the northern hemisphere, thousands of quilometers away from the south…
Over more than 80 years, scientists from Antarctic Treaty-participating countries have been conducting research in Antarctica, establishing research stations across the continent. These stations are essential for conducting scientific research…
Most of the human population does not know and has probably never heard of the Antarctic krill species (Euphasia superba). However, this small marine species is designated by many scientists…
Although limited in size, Antarctica has ice-free areas that play a crucial role in understanding this region's ancient history. Fossils found in these regions reveal insights into the climate…