Humankind and their activities have changed the marine ecosystems throughout history and more recently in time, Marine Protected Areas (MPA) have become an increasingly popular and responsive tool for management…
The increase in temperatures that has been observed in the Arctic has resulted in a fast deterioration of the seasonal sea ice cover, being that the greatest threat to the…
Events characterized by high temperatures in the oceans have become increasingly common, including in the Southern Ocean. This Ocean, where numerous species live, most of which are endemic to this…
In the past, artists accompanied scientific expeditions to illustrate discoveries, landscapes, new species and more. Later, photographers began to integrate campaigns to inspire their work and later held exhibitions. Antarctica…
Bottom trawling, as its name implies, consists of a large conical net with a wide mouth and a small, closed end. In this type of fishing, the result is the…
Antarctica and the Southern Ocean, continue to be one of the most remote places on the planet. However, as a consequence of human growth, these places are also increasingly subject…
We often take for granted today was once severely threatened and continues to demand strong protection. An example of this situation was the countless species of whales commercially exploited during…
In recent years, the development of remote sensing technologies to study wildlife has changed the way we can understand certain ecosystems that are inaccessible for scientists due to their inhospitable…
In recent years there has been an increase in the number of scientists and tourists in the Antarctic region, which has led to a significant increase in the anthropogenic footprint…
The polar environments possess extreme light conditions, with midnight sun periods and polar nights[1]. Zooplankton[2] species have adapted different strategies to survive the polar night, reducing their activity in comparison…