SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS

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Feb 19 2025ENVIRONMENT

Antarctica's Warming Waters: Seaweed in Hot Water

The Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands are experiencing more frequent marine heatwaves (MHWs). These heatwaves are caused by large-scale weather and ocean patterns that lead to rapid warming. This warming has significant impacts on marine life, especially seaweed. Seaweed, or macroalgae

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