Researchers took advantage of a rare chance to explore a new expanse of seafloor exposed by the breakup of an Antarctic ice ...

A large sponge, a cluster of anemones, and other life seen nearly 230 meters deep beneath what was once Antarctic ice. Credit ...

The team realized that some of these Antarctic species had never seen humans before, especially the penguins they met.

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Avian flu has wreaked havoc in other parts of the world. According to the World Organization for Animal Health, the United ...

As polar tourism surges, experts warn of its environmental impact. From transport choices to local food, here's how to visit ...

An energetic pair of polar bear twins will be on view to the public at the Saint Louis Zoo for the first time today ...

Global warming also heats and acidifies the ocean, which, as current models suggest, diminishes the ability of animals to find sufficient prey to maintain nutrition or even reproduce. Antarctica ...

A team from EL PAÍS joins the Spanish expedition which has detected the spread of deadly avian flu among Antarctic fauna ...

The ozone layer above Antarctica is thinning at an alarming rate, posing threat to the wildlife breeding below in the ice.

One of the great concerns in history regarding health is the appearance of new diseases that could lead to a substantial ...

A hidden ecosystem of giant sea spiders, octopuses, and other stunning sea creatures shows how life can flourish even when sealed off from the surface by a thick layer of ice.