Scientists call for better protection of Antarctica’s vulnerable seafloor ecosystem as ship traffic increases around the continent.

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The Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance helped make a Colorado grandmother's dream come true this week. She got the chance to ...

Long-lost 1960s aerial photos let Copenhagen researchers watch Antarctica’s Wordie Ice Shelf crumble in slow motion. By ...

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A tiny, obscure animal often sold as aquarium food has been quietly protecting our planet from global warming by undertaking ...

Award winners Shane Gross and Cristina Mittermeier use their powerful images to spur changes needed to conserve vital ...

Discover the enigmatic world of Antarctica's hidden canyons as deep-diving seals lead the way into uncharted territory.