Antarctica’s ice-free areas represent less than 0.5% of the continent’s surface, yet they host nearly all terrestrial biodiversity and most human infrastructure, such as scientific stations and former sites of…
Did you know how the ice-free areas of Antarctica hide a complex world beneath our feet? The ground there doesn’t just sit quietly! It warms, freezes, and thaws in patterns…
Mercury (Hg) is considered a neurotoxin capable of severely harming wildlife, including marine ecosystems. It has a high dispersal capacity through atmospheric and oceanic currents, allowing it to reach remote…
The giant warty squid (Moroteuthopsis longimana), a deep-sea species from the Scotia Sea in the Southern Ocean, might be a key to assay to track one of the planet’s most…
Did you know that Antarctica isn’t entirely covered by glaciers and ice sheets? Along its coastlines, there are ice-free areas where permafrost is often present (soil that remains below 0 °C…
This study examines how climate change may alter the distribution of pelagic squid in the Southern Ocean. Using species distribution models (SDMs), the authors projected the future habitat suitability for…
When we think about the Arctic, images of endless ice and polar bears usually come to mind. However, beneath the surface of the Arctic Ocean lies an incredible world that…
This study investigates the deep‐sea food‐web at the South Sandwich Islands in the Southern Ocean, focusing on how net primary production drives interannual changes in food chain length and overall…
Did you know that the Arctic and Subarctic landscapes are filled with lakes and ponds that play a crucial role in the planet’s balance? These water bodies help regulate the…
Cephalopods (squid and octopods) play an essential role in the Southern Ocean’s ecosystem, acting as a link between lower trophic levels and top predators. However, their ecological role in the…