After a number of stories about the population pressures to which a variety of penguin (especially Emperors- https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/jun/29/emperor-penguins-at-risk-of-extinction-scientists-warn) species are being subjected by climate change and over-fishing, it is somewhat heartening to read that unexpected, breeding 'mega-populations' of about 1.5 million Adelie penguins have been detected in the Antarctic (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/mar/02/mega-colonies-of-15-million-penguins-discovered-in-antarctica). The birds have been recorded using drones and are utilising the, rarely visited, Danger islands in the Weddell sea. Of course, we could still be in a position to lose some of the bigger species of these birds.
This blog may help people explore some of the 'hidden' issues involved in certain media treatments of environmental and scientific issues. Using personal digital images, it's also intended to emphasise seasonal (and other) changes in natural history of the Swansea (South Wales) area. The material should help participants in field-based modules and people generally interested in the natural world. The views are wholly those of the author.
Saturday, 3 March 2018
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