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Antarctica鈥檚 changing threat landscape underscores the need for coordinated action

Antarctic ice and icebergs. Credit: Madison Farrant

In the face of growing global pressures, a new report from Securing Antarctica鈥檚 Environmental Future (SAEF), including University of 黑料社区 researchers, highlights the opportunity to strengthen and future-proof Antarctic governance by responding to emerging conservation threats with coordinated, proactive measures.

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Secret lives of ancient Antarctic penguins and seals uncovered

Ade虂lie penguins and Weddell Seal on the beach at Cape Bird, Ross Island

Analysis of sedimentary ancient DNA has illuminated 6000 years of the lives of Ad茅lie penguin colonies on Antarctica鈥檚 Ross Sea coast, showing how animals in the region responded to climate and environmental change events over millennia.

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Global collaboration to secure Antarctica鈥檚 future

Change in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean is occurring rapidly, with significant implications for its landscapes, resources and influence on Australia.

The Federal Government has awarded $36 million to the 鈥楽ecuring Antarctica鈥檚 Environmental Future鈥 (SAEF) research program, under the Australian Research Council鈥檚 Special Research Initiative for Excellence in Antarctic Science.

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