Group of Emperor Penguins on Ice (IMAGE)

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Group of Emperor Penguins on Ice

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It is known from previous studies that sea ice is a key environmental driver for the Emperor penguin. What was previously unknown is whether or not dispersal could prevent or even reverse future global populations. Based on this study, the prospects look grim at the end of 2100.

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Photo by Peter Kimball, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

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