Emperor penguins threatened by Antarctic sea ice loss

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June 20, 2012

A decline in the population of emperor penguins appears likely this century as climate change reduces the extent of Antarctic sea ice, according to a detailed projection published this week.

The study, led by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), with co-authors from the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) and other organizations, focuses on a much-observed colony of emperor penguins in Terre Adélie, Antarctica. The authors conclude that the number of breeding pairs may fall by about 80 percent by 2100....

Source: Emperor penguins threatened by Antarctic sea ice loss
Author: WHOI, NCAR and other organizations

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