Antarctic seas host a surprising mix of lifeforms - and now we can map them

What sort of life do you associate with Antarctica? Penguins? Seals? Whales?Actually, life in Antarctic waters is much broader than this, and surprisingly diverse.Hidden under the cover of sea-ice for most of the year, and living in cold water near theseafloor, are thousands of unique and colourful...

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Main Authors: Jansen, J, Johnson, CR, Hill, N
Format: Text
Language:English
Published: The Conversation Media Group Ltd 2018
Subjects:
Biological Sciences
Ecology
Marine and Estuarine Ecology (incl. Marine Ichthyology)
Antarctic
Antarc*
Antarctica
Sea ice
Online Access:https://theconversation.com/antarctic-seas-host-a-surprising-mix-of-lifeforms-and-now-we-can-map-them-99667
http://ecite.utas.edu.au/138425
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Summary:What sort of life do you associate with Antarctica? Penguins? Seals? Whales?Actually, life in Antarctic waters is much broader than this, and surprisingly diverse.Hidden under the cover of sea-ice for most of the year, and living in cold water near theseafloor, are thousands of unique and colourful species.

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