Antarctic species feel the warmth

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An alarming rise in temperature in the Southern Ocean threatens seals, whales and penguins as well as krill, which play a crucial role in the food chain.

The ocean west of the Antarctic Peninsula has warmed by more than a degree since the 1960s - contradicting the results of computer models.

Sea animals in the region are highly sensitive to changes in temperature.

UK scientists predict whole populations and species could disappear from the region as a result of further warming.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/4356422.stm

Phew, no pesky enviromental impact studies for the new antarctic oil rigs! :sarcasm:

Edit for the purty picture:


Overall, retreating glaciers have lost an average of 600m in 50 years