Antarctic wildlife (like this gentoo penguin) relies on the Southern Ocean for survival. The Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources can safeguard penguins, whales, krill, fish, and seals with a network of marine protected areas in the ocean surrounding Antarctica. 🎥 by www.instagram.com/johnbozinov | Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition

1.6K views · 142 reactions | Many areas of the wild Southern Ocean are unique and deserve comprehensive protection. For 40 years, Australia has hosted the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources, known as CCAMLR. We're working with all 27 members of CCAMLR to establish a representative network of Marine Protected Areas around #Antarctica: to protect marine species and the habitats where they live, feed, and breed. | Australian Antarctic Program | Facebook

Home to an estimated 65 million breeding birds, including 7 million penguins and 250,000 albatrosses, 5 million seals, including 2 million fur seals, and 50% of the world's population of southern elephant seals. This is the most spectacular congregation of wildlife on the planet. | Swoop Antarctica

A study confirms the Southern Ocean (the continuous body of salt water around Antarctica) absorbs much more carbon from the atmosphere than it releases, making this region an important shield against some of the effects of human-caused global warming: https://climate.nasa.gov/news/3136/nasa-supported-study-confirms-importance-of-southern-ocean-in-absorbing-carbon-dioxide/ Video: Many factors affect the flow of carbon into and out of Earth’s ocean, including ocean surface winds. This model shows

2.9K views | Antarctica: the heartbeat of our planet.  From regulating climate to preserving biodiversity, its icy pulse sustains life across the globe. Yet, climate change threatens this heartbeat. Link in bio to learn more! ⁠ #ProtectAntarctica⁠ Credit: NASA’s Scientific Visualization Studio @NASAEarth. | Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition | Facebook