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Fish-feed industry turns to krill
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Fish-feed industry turns to krill, with unknown effects on the Antarctic ecosystem

The global growth of fish farming is driving the demand for Antarctic krill as an alternative to wild fish in fish feeds, amid the depletion of many wild fish stocks.

Russia's new Antarctica station stranded

Mechanical failure leaves Russia's new Antarctica station stranded outside Angola

The 32-year old nuclear-powered container ship "Sevmorput" has an unexplained breakdown causing restricted maneuverability. The ship has sailed zig-zag outside port in Angola for more than two weeks.
Giant iceberg breaks off east Antarctica

Giant iceberg breaks off east Antarctica

The calving of the 1,636 sq km iceberg is not linked to climate change, scientists say, but could speed up further melting.

A68: World's biggest iceberg is on the move
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A68: World's biggest iceberg is on the move

The giant block of ice has spun around and is now moving north along the Antarctic Peninsula.
Jeff Goodell begins his trip to Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica
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Jeff Goodell begins his trip to Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica

Exploring Antarctica to investigate the nightmare scenario of melting ice that could spell disaster for a warming planet.

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Penguin poop, seen from space, tells our climate story
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Penguin poop, seen from space, tells our climate story

Satellite imagery of penguin poop is helping scientists see how climate change affects the birds' diet and the food chain more broadly.
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Frozen ocean

Frozen ocean

A photographic primer on the dynamics of marine ice.

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