Australian Antarctic Program scientists have released the most comprehensive database of species living in the ice-free areas ...

Global team of researchers compile comprehensive picture of the species found in world's most remote continent A pioneering ...

Antarctica, often regarded as the planet's last true wilderness, harbors unique ecosystems that support extraordinary biodiversity and contribute to global diversity and environmental stability. These ...

But it’s the loss of sea ice that seems to be responsible for Antarctica’s newfound greenery. Mosses are the dominant species ...

pollen samples from the air and from mosses were being collected by Dr Adele Julier, a senior lecturer and palaeo-ecologist, to look at climate and weather changes across Antarctica. The two ...

Antarctica's rapid warming ... The increase in vegetation is predominantly composed of mosses, lichens, and other species adapted to extreme cold. These pioneer species are known to thrive ...

Australian Antarctic Program scientists have released the most comprehensive database of species living in the ice-free areas ...

Dr. Thomas Roland, a researcher from the University of Exeter, notes that the Antarctic Peninsula's vegetation, mostly mosses, thrives in harsh conditions, indicating significant climate shifts in ...

Antarctica lies at the South Pole, and is home to lots of species such as penguins, whales, mosses, and lichens. Challenges in Antarctica One of the biggest challenges Antarctica faces is climate ...