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60 South Society
Be part of the push for positive change and Antarctic protection. As a member of the 60 South Society, you will join an exclusive circle of exceptional philanthropic peers, who advocate powerfully for the Antarctic and its magnificent species.
Your contribution of USD500 or more will ensure that Antarctic protection has an influential voice behind the scenes, in the halls of power where global leaders decide its fate.
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Where is Antarctica? 🇦🇶 Which species live there and why do they need to be protected? 🐧🦭🦐🐳🦑🐟 With a group of 19 kids India, we looked at these questions in our workshop “Species-rich Antarctica”. We explored the fragile Antarctic ecosystem and learned about its biodiversity.
One fascinating species was in the center of the workshop: the emperor penguin. 🐧 Recent studies show that it urgently needs protection. Human activities and a warming climate pose multiple threats to this iconic species. We discussed what can be done to protect it.
In the second half of the workshop, we became creative. We won`t reveal the artwork we worked on just yet, but soon, it will be inaugurated at the ATCM 🇦🇶. Stay tuned to find out! 🥳
📸: Sreejith Soman, Meike Schützek
Did you know today is #DeepDay? 🌊 While we often think of Antarctica as an unexplored frontier, there`s an even more mysterious realm lurking beneath its icy surface — the ocean depths surrounding the continent. Despite its reputation as an icy wilderness, the Antarctic deep sea is teeming with life.
Using new technologies like the Icefin submarine, researchers have begun to explore the world beneath the Thwaites Ice Shelf. Sea anemones, crustaceans, and fish flourish in the darkness, challenging our preconceptions about where life can thrive.
Yet, with the vast majority of Antarctica`s deep ocean still unexplored, there`s much more to discover. Check out the link in our bio to learn more!
📸 Copyright John Weller
🎶 Can you hear the sounds of Antarctica in these photos? 🐧🎶
A picture may be worth a thousand words, but how about a thousand sounds? 📸🔊 Listen closely and you’ll hear the chirping of penguin calls echoing across the icy landscape, the exhale of whales as they breach the surface, and the roar of icebergs crashing into the water. But just as a discordant note can disrupt a symphony, threats like climate change and overfishing are throwing off the harmony of this pristine wilderness.
But there`s hope! Scientifically backed conservation actions like marine protected areas (MPAs) can restore harmony to the Southern Ocean. Global leaders have an opportunity at a CCAMLR symposium in July to harmonize krill management with MPAs. The time is now to #ProtectAntarctica.
Read more at the link in our bio.
📸 John B Weller
🐧 It’s not too late! Your World Penguin Day gift DOUBLED by a special match. 🐧
Every $1 you give becomes $2 to protect Antarctica’s beloved penguins.
The latest science will shock you: Emperor penguin populations have declined nearly 10% in 10 years. These icons on ice will likely go extinct by 2100 if we don’t act dramatically, together.
❤️ Your love can help save them.
Give at the link in our bio!
#ASOCpenguinart #WorldPenguinDay #ProtectAntarctica