30 critical Southern Ocean biodiversity areas identified, requiring protection from human activities to save native species.
30 new critical areas for biodiversity conservation have been identified in the Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica by researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder. The study, published in Conservation Biology, warns that without increased protection, native wildlife, including Adélie penguins, Weddell seals, and humpback whales, face significant population declines due to increased fishing, tourism, and climate change. Researchers hope governments and international bodies will use their findings to develop conservation strategies and limit human activities in these key biodiversity areas.
August 15, 2024
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