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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The Conversation Media Group Ltd
2018
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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 |
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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