Scientists call for better protection of Antarctica’s vulnerable seafloor ecosystem as ship traffic increases around the continent.

Antarctic sea ice is more than just a platform for penguins. The sea ice's high reflectivity influences the whole Earth's ...

Contrary to predictions, the surface waters around Antarctica are becoming saltier, a phenomenon that worsens ice melt. This ...

This discovery, driven by data from the European Space Agency's SMOS (Soil Moisture and Ocean Salinity) satellite, challenges ...

Of course, Antarctic tourism represents only a tiny fraction of overall emissions. However, the industry has a moral ...

Scientific voyage to Antarctica reveals alarming consequences of summer sea ice loss on ecosystems and wildlife.

Antarctic sea ice extent has fallen dramatically in recent years – the effects include accelerated ocean warming, faster loss ...

The latest study shows that severe sea-ice lows, such as those seen in recent years, cause three interrelated crises.

New research reveals Antarctic sea ice has hit record lows three times since 2017, creating cascading effects on global ...

Antarctica has lost an alarming amount of sea ice in the last decade, estimated to be around 2 million square kilometres, enough to cover the entire area of Greenland.

Recent record summer lows in Antarctic sea ice provide a window into a future warmer climate with more extreme events — but ...

Unchecked tourism growth in Antarctica risks undermining the very environment that draws visitors to the region. What can be ...