The ocean around Antarctica is rapidly getting saltier at the same time as sea ice is retreating at a record pace. Since 2015 ...

A sudden salinity spike in the Southern Ocean is accelerating Antarctic ice loss and triggering a dangerous climate feedback ...

Sea ice in the Antarctic Ocean had been growing for decades, but now, a sudden trend downward could spell serious trouble.

Researchers from the University of Leeds contributed to a House of Commons committee report about the Antarctic environment, ...

Industrial krill vessel fishing among feeding whales in Antarctica. Photo by Youenne Kerdavid/Sea Shepherd. Sea Shepherd Global CEO Alex Co. Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT.

Krill fishing in Antarctica threatens whale recovery as populations of the tiny crustacean, a key food source for whales and dolphins, have declined significantly.

The Antarctic Treaty System, in place since 1961, is principally dedicated to the environmental threats that arise locally, including those from fishing, tourism and scientific research.