Antarctic Iceberg Calving Unveils Thriving Hidden Ecosystem

Australian 'Disneyland for scientists' discovering new life at Antarctic glacier

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Antarctica on Thin Ice: Satellite Data Reveals 2025’s Stunning Sea Ice Collapse

Antarctica’s summer sea ice has dropped to one of its lowest extents ever recorded, shrinking to levels 30% below the historical average. Scientists are unsure whether this marks a new long-term trend or a temporary fluctuation. Using satellite data that spans nearly five decades, researchers are tracking dramatic global losses in sea ice, including in [...]

Scientists spot mesmerizing creatures after iceberg snaps off ice shelf

After a Chicago-sized iceberg broke off an Antarctic ice shelf in January, scientists discovered a thriving ecosystem never seen by humans on the sea floor.

It has been thriving under the ice for decades, maybe centuries (ANSA)

The demolition of a huge iceberg in Antarctica revealed an unimagined marine area, which turned out to be a sensation for researchers.

Hidden Antarctic world revealed after glacier breaks away

Scientists uncover a thriving ecosystem beneath an Antarctic glacier, revealing corals, octopuses, and giant sea spiders untouched for centuries.