Emperor Penguins (IMAGE) Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Caption The fate of emperor penguins is largely tied to sea ice, making them particulary vulnerable to warming. Credit Photo courtesy of Stephanie Jenouvrier, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Usage Restrictions with credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.