The Antarctic blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus ssp. Intermedia) is the largest animal on the planet, but it is critically ...

Norway proposed almost doubling the catch limit for krill in the Southern Ocean during the annual conference of the intergovernmental body that manages Antarctic fisheries taking place Oct. 20-31, ...

Antarctica, one of the most pristine and remote regions on Earth, captivates travelers with its extraordinary wildlife, awe-inspiring landscapes, and exhilarating outdoor adventures. Tourism in ...

Exploring Antarctica is one of the world’s great adventures but getting there can be a challenge, especially for the time pressed and those averse to rough water. But there is a new, easier option.

While penguins have feathers that shield their skin from radiation, their eyes remain unprotected. Increased ultraviolet radiation exposure could also have harmful effects for Antarctic organisms like ...

CCAMLR member states fail to implement protection for wildlife and establish a new marine protected area (MPA) in East Antarctica. In a blow for biodiversity in East Antarctica, the member states of ...

The humpback whale gently surfaced a mere 30 feet in front of our Zodiac gently rocking the boat and a nearby bergy bit of ice. It was the perfect end to an 18-day exploration cruise through the ...

The South Georgia Islands might not be permanently populated by humans, but it is an important sanctuary for penguins, seals and other various creatures in the South Atlantic. But a giant iceberg, ...

As reported by Oceanographic, researchers who met in London in September fear that these impacts may soon be pushing us close ...

LOS ANGELES -- Cinematographer and explorer Bertie Gregory takes viewers on a thrilling adventure to meet some of nature's most fascinating creatures. National Geographic's "Animals Up Close with ...