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2 Image by John B. Weller Introduction Simply put, the oceans are our life support system. They are the blue heart of the planet. But despite this, we have witnessed the ocean undergo massive changes in just the last 50 years. Overfishing has reduced thriving populations of big fish to tiny remnants of their formerly prosperous masses. Dead zones incapable of supporting marine life have arisen in some places around the world and climate change is placing ever increasing stresses on marine species and habitats. It is not only marine life that has been affected: even the water itself has begun to acidify because of rising carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere. Despite these and other problems, there is still hope that we can restore and protect the health of the ocean. This hope led to the identification of a global network of Hope Spots, special places that can help restore the ocean we depend on for our survival. Two of those Hope Spots, the Ross Sea and East Antarctica, are in the Southern Ocean. This is a special area of the world, where the continent is protected, but the surrounding ocean is not. Nevertheless, the Antarctic remains a place of vibrant marine life, and every year scientists learn more fascinating details about the diverse and unusual species that thrive in this harsh but beautiful environment. Protecting these magnificent creatures and their home is critical for the knowledge base we need. The 33 species profiled here are a small sample of the many that live in the Southern Ocean. Each one matters, whether beautiful or ugly, large or small, predator or prey. Antarctica is known for its iconic penguins, seals, and whales, but its other species are just as interesting. From coral that can pick itself up and move across the ocean floor in search of food to a squid that has the largest eye of any known animal, Antarctica s ecosystems have a richness and complexity that we are only beginning to appreciate. New species are discovered regularly. Perhaps most important, some areas of the Southern Ocean, like the Ross Sea and the Weddell Sea, have been found to have some of the lowest levels of disturbance of any marine ecosystems. These areas serve as natural laboratories where we can learn how healthy ecosystems function, and how species within them interact, without human interference something that is sadly no longer possible in most of the world. This is one of the best areas for us to continue to learn the nature of nature. Page 2 33 Antarctic Species We Love* (*and whose homes must be protected)
3 We therefore have an important opportunity to protect these ecosystems while they are healthy. Antarctica has some of the largest marine mammal and seabird populations left on the planet. Some of those species are at serious risk from climate change, as warming temperatures reduce the availability of food and change their habitat. Others may have trouble surviving as ocean acidification, which will affect the polar regions first, takes hold in large areas. While we know little about many Antarctic animals, we do know that they have often evolved to be slowgrowing, with adaptations that suit them for extreme cold conditions. Many may not be able to tolerate warmer temperatures and increased human impacts. If we don t want to lose these creatures before we even have the chance to study them, we must take action now. These areas serve as natural laboratories where we can learn how healthy ecosystems function, and how species within them interact, without human interference something that is sadly no longer possible in most of the world. This is one of the best areas for us to continue to learn the nature of nature. Climate change is likely to be the main threat to Antarctic species over the next century, but as other human activities such as tourism, shipping, bioprospecting, and fishing increase, additional strain will be placed on these ecosystems. Fishing lines, trash and plastic can inadvertently damage delicate seafloor creatures. Invasive species may take advantage of warmer temperatures and crowd out native species unable to adapt quickly. Oil degrades much slower under cold temperatures. Singularly and collectively, these threats are placing increased stress on the marine life of the Southern Ocean. Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and no-take marine reserves cannot stop climate change, but they can help limit the number of stressors in a given area. In addition to protecting unique areas that may not be found anywhere else in the world and increasing their resilience to a changing climate. MPAs can also serve a very important function as reference areas where we can measure climate change impacts without the influence of other human activities, such as pollution and overfishing. The organisation that has authority over the Southern Ocean, the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) has taken a bold step in ocean conservation by declaring its intent to create the world s first high-seas MPA system around Antarctica. Most of the ocean is beyond national borders, and if the nations that make up CCAMLR succeed in designating a full system of MPAs, they will have accomplished something extraordinary and leave a lasting legacy for our grandchildren and beyond. Years ago when CCAMLR was created, its members declared that it would manage fisheries with a precautionary, ecosystem-based approach. The MPA network is entirely consistent with this approach and the next logical step in protecting Antarctica s diverse and irreplaceable ecosystems for future generations. CCAMLR has been debating proposals for MPAs in the Ross Sea and East Antarctica for several years now. This report underpins the urgency for these nations to live up to their commitments and demonstrate their global leadership by designating the proposed MPAs at their 2014 meeting. Doing so would show the world that it is possible for nations to come together, put aside their individual issues and do the right thing for the ocean and all the people who depend on it for survival. Antarctic Ocean Alliance Page 3
4 19 Areas of Proposed Protection In 2011, the Antarctic Ocean Alliance (AOA) identified 19 areas that should be included in a representative system of marine protected areas and marine reserves. As CCAMLR meets for its 33rd meeting, the 33 species presented in this report broadly represent those that should be protected. Many species have extensive, even circumpolar distributions, while others can only be found within a limited geographic range and nowhere else in the world. The adaptations that allow these species to survive and thrive are as varied and different as their survival strategies, size and appearance. However, what these species all share, from the giant blue whale to miniscule zooplankton, is a dependence on the unique ecological balance found in the beautiful yet harsh Southern Ocean environment. It is CCAMLR s mission to ensure that this balance is maintained. For some of the species in the report, where appropriate, we have provided information about the relevant taxonomic group to which they belong rather than just information on the individual species. While mammals and birds have been fairly well studied, many fish and invertebrates have not. By profiling an entire group of related species, we can provide more fascinating facts and information and further understanding of some of the less wellknown groups. 1 Antarctic Peninsula Antarctic krill are considered central to the functioning of the Southern Ocean food-web but may be particularly sensitive to a changing climate Bone worms have only been known in the Southern Ocean since 2012 Climate change reference area 2 Weddell Sea Leopard seals are one of Southern Ocean s most fearsome predators Glass sponges have quickly colonised areas following ice shelf collapse 3 South Orkney Islands Marbled rockcod populations have still not recovered from overfishing in the 1970 s High benthic biodiversity The Scotia Sea around the South Orkneys have some of the highest numbers of Echinoderm species 4 South Georgia Members of the icefish family are almost entirely lacking in haemoglobin in their blood Salps faeces may play an important role in transporting nutrients to the deep sea 5 South Sandwich Island Arc The Yeti crab is a common species around hydrothermal vent communities in volcanically active zones More species of sea spiders may exist in the Southern Ocean than warmer oceans 6 Maud Rise Antarctic petrel are the most southerly breeding bird in the world Copepods could be the most numerous type of zooplankton in the Southern Ocean 7 Bouvetøya Chinstrap penguin numbers appear to be declining Eel cods resemble eels but have antifreeze proteins in their blood like toothfish 8 Ob & Lena Banks Skates are common bycatch species listed as near threatened by the IUCN Blue Whales are recovering from hunting much more slowly than other whale species 9 Del Cano Region High Seas Wandering albatross has the largest wingspan of any bird High levels of land-based predators Benthic environment including seamounts and canyons 10 Kerguelen Plateau High Seas Area Lanternfish use bioluminescence to communicate and confuse predators Orcas are the highest predator on the Southern Ocean foodchain Recovering toothfish populations Vulnerable marine ecosystems and canyons Page 4 33 Antarctic Species We Love* (*and whose homes must be protected)
5 Namibia South Africa 11 Banzare Bank Grenediers are common bycatch in toothfish fisheries Recovering toothfish populations Vulnerable marine ecosystems and canyons 12 Kerguelen Production Zone Antarctic fur seal primarily hunt krill and fish Rugose seabed habitats Area of high productivity 13 Eastern Antarctic Shelf Emperors are the most ice dependent penguin species Snow petrels are one of the most southerly breeding birds Climate change reference areas 14 IO Deep Sea Unique benthic habitats including troughs, shelf commencing canyons, ridges and thermohaline current formed sediments Anemones can be found in the deepest parts of the Southern Ocean 15 Ross Sea Intact top predator assemblage Silverfish are highly important prey for top predators Antarctic toothfish fill a sharklike top fish predator role in the Southern Ocean Bending coral (Alcyonacean, Gersemia antarctica) continually bends itself over to locate food in seafloor sediments Least disturbed oceanic ecosystem Climate change reference area Brazil Argentina Chile Uruguay South Georgia South Orkney Islands South Shetland Islands Wedell Sea Ross Sea 16 Northern Ross Sea Seamounts The colossal squid is the largest know invertebrate Toothfish breeding habitat 17 Balleny Islands Land-based predator foraging ranges Adélie penguin are seen as a bellweather species for environmental change Antarctic Minke whales feed mainly on krill Rare benthic habitat 16 Bouvetøya Antarctica New Zealand 17 Balleny Islands 14 Prince Edward Island Prydz Bay Australia Kerguelen Island Heard and Mcdonald Islands Amundsen & Bellingshausen Seas (West Antarctic Shelf) 195 species of Antarctic mollusks have been found since 2007 Antarctic mollusks are particularly vulnerable to ocean acidification Recognised vulnerable marine ecosystems 19 Peter I Island Area of high productivity Weddell seals dive to 600 metres to feed on deep dwelling toothfish Antarctic fulmars breed later due to climate change Antarctic Ocean Alliance Page 5
6 Image by John B. Weller Page 6 33 Antarctic Species We Love* (*and whose homes must be protected)
7 The two groups of mammals that have made Antarctica their home are pinnipeds (seals) and cetaceans (whales) and these marine mammals display a wonderful array of adaptations that enable them to survive in what is possibly the most brutal climate on earth. Special adaptations are found in many Antarctic mammals. From the Weddell seal, whose teeth have evolved into forwardpointing incisors that allow them to bite and carve holes in the ice, to the lithe-bodied, massive-jawed leopard seal, whose hunting prowess in the icy waters is surpassed only by the orca, it is truly survival of the fittest in Antarctica. Food supply is also an issue for most of the Antarctic mammals. All except killer whales are at least partially if not solely dependent on krill as a food source. Temperature changes in the Southern Ocean may already be affecting the abundance and location of krill, which in turn affects where krilleating mammals will mate and breed. But most importantly, it will determine whether or not they survive at all. Read on to learn about the small community of mammals who have been able to adapt to the harsh Antarctic climate, but are facing increasing threats to their existence. mammals
8 Image by David Neilson 1Weddell Seal Leptonychotes weddellii Weddell seals have a reputation for being easy for humans to approach and study on the ice or on land, but in the water they are skilled predators with an unusual hunting strategy. They are rather large, with a length of about 3 m and a weight of 400 to 450 kg 1. They are distinguished by their extraordinary ability to dive to depths of 600 m for more than an hour 2. This allows the Weddell seal to feed on deep-dwelling fish such as the Antarctic toothfish and other fish in the family nototheniidae. They also feed on invertebrates such as krill and they occasionally hunt penguins 3,4. Photographer John B. Weller relates an extraordinary experience while diving in the vicinity of these amazing pinnipeds: Weddell Seals are distinguished by their extraordinary ability to dive to depths of 600 m for more than an hour 2. Scientist David Ainley connects Weller s experience with an unexplained Weddell seal behaviour. Some seals have been observed bringing large Antarctic toothfish up to the surface. These fish don t have any injuries and are still alive, and it was unknown how the seals manage to capture such large prey alive without biting it. Weller and Ainley hypothesise that the seals likely use sonic bursts to stun and thus easily capture their prey 6. The blast was so loud that I didn t recognise it as a noise. It seemed as though a jet engine had started in my head, a shockwave of buzzing bees exploding through my body. I couldn t see! My eyes defocused. My entire body felt numb and unresponsive. I had no idea if I was breathing or not. 5 Page 8 33 Antarctic Species We Love* (*and whose homes must be protected)
9 Image by Liam Quinn 2 Leopard Seal Hydruga leptonyx Leopard seals are at the top of the food web in East Antarctica and the Southern Ocean, and are only preyed on by killer whales. They have large heads with massive jaws, big eyes and lithe bodies, making them well adapted for stalking, hunting and grabbing prey. They feed on a variety of species, including fish, krill, penguins and other seals, often feeding on whatever species is most abundant nearby 7. Leopard seals are an ice-loving species and regularly haul out onto pack ice or seasonal ice 8. Males are about 3 m long and females are typically a little larger. They can live for 20 to 40 years 9. As very solitary animals, they do not leave the water to court or mate and only females and pups are seen in pairs. This seal is not easily disturbed by humans but is quite curious and known to stalk, approach, and even grasp people 10. This seal is not easily disturbed by humans but is quite curious and known to stalk, approach, and even grasp people 10. National Geographic photographer Paul Nicklen encountered one of these curious leopard seals while diving in Antarctica. The seal, a female, appeared to be trying to nurture Nicklen, bringing him penguins she had caught. When he didn t eat the live penguins, she tried dead ones 11. This fierce predator could just as easily have decided to turn him into dinner instead of feeding him dinner, but fortunately didn t identify Nicklen as food. Despite their excellent predation skills, their association with ice (and the association of some of their prey species with ice) may put them at risk from changes in ice extent and location due to climate change 12. Antarctic Ocean Alliance Page 9
10 Image by Lara Asato 3Antarctic Fur Seal Arctocephalus gazella Antarctic fur seals are one of the most numerous seal species in the Antarctic. Throughout most of the year, they are dispersed at sea but aggregate in colonies in October and November during their breeding season. Males arrive before females to claim a territory, which they defend aggressively with loud noise and physical fighting. Although their territories might be small, they are necessary for males to monopolise the affections of multiple female seals at once. Once females arrive, they pup, mate after about a week, and then leave for hunting trips. Males are much larger than females, and can be more than three times their weight and almost half a metre longer 13. Depending on availability, Antarctic fur seals primarily hunt fish and krill, but will also eat other crustaceans, squid and penguins 14. They in turn are hunted by killer whales and leopard seals. Although sealing once came close to wiping them out, Antarctic fur seals have staged a comeback even more impressive than Elvis Presley s 15. At one point, there were only a few thousand seals left 16,17. Today, there are an estimated four to seven million 18. Well over 90% of the population breeds Although sealing once came close to wiping them out, Antarctic fur seals have staged a comeback even more impressive than Elvis Presley s 15. in the South Georgia Islands, which is an incredibly large aggregation of mammals. Though we don t exactly know how fur seals have recovered from exploitation so quickly, their growing numbers represent a conservation success story. In the rest of the world, many large mammals are experiencing declines. It s heartening to know that they are currently thriving in the Antarctic. Nevertheless, emerging research suggests that climate change-related impacts, specifically decreases in krill in some areas, have already started affecting at least one fur seal population on South Georgia 19. Page Antarctic Species We Love* (*and whose homes must be protected)
11 Image by Francisco Viddi, WWF 4 Blue Whale Balaenoptera musculus Any description of blue whales includes a number of superlatives and startling comparisons. With lengths of around 30 m and weights of over 100 tonnes, they are the largest animals on earth 20. Blue whales can live for at least 80 years 21. Blue whale calves give some idea just how large these creatures are. Calves are about 8 m long at birth (that s more than four men of above average height) and drink enough milk (over 300 litres) to pack on 3.6 kilograms of additional weight every hour 22. But all that food is necessary to grow to more than triple their birth size and weight. Perhaps one of the most intriguing facts about blue whales is their choice of diet. Tiny krill are the blue whale s primary prey, and blue whales consume millions to sustain their huge bodies. Conveniently for them, Antarctic krill habitually congregate in large swarms of billions of individuals, making it somewhat easier to consume the quantities they need. These swarms draw blue whales to the Southern Ocean every year. Because of their size, these giants have almost no predators, but may be attacked by orcas on occasion 23. Blue whale calves are about 8 m long at birth (that s more than four men of above average height). Blue whale hunting was banned in 1966 by the International Whaling Commission 24 and the species is now on the IUCN Endangered List 25. It is unclear why the blue whale population, though increasing, has not recovered significantly since the end of the whaling era. Part of the reason may be that they only give birth every two to three years. The global population likely exceeded 350,000 prior to whaling, which depleted them by over 95% 26. Since then, the population has grown slightly to about 10,000 to 25, Though hunting has ceased, they still may be impacted by human activities. For example, krill are considered to be very sensitive to climate change. Changes in the krill population caused by fishing or climate change would likely affect blue whales significantly. Antarctic Ocean Alliance Page 11
12 Image by John B. Weller 5Antarctic Minke Whale Balaenoptera bonaerensis The Antarctic minke whale is a baleen whale often found in the Southern Ocean and, together with the blue whale, is the furthest south migrating rorqual (the largest group of baleen whales, from the Norwegian word røyrkval, meaning furrow whale 28 ). Antarctic minke whales have been observed migrating all the way to the Arctic 29! Antarctic minke whales mostly eat Antarctic krill and other krill species and as a result are most common near the edge of pack ice but can also occur within it 30. These relatively light and lean whales, which are smaller than most other baleen whales, are also clever. New information gleaned from tagging minkes in the Southern Ocean reveals that they are skilled at feeding on krill under sea ice 31, lunging more quickly than any other baleen whale 32. Sea ice is thought to be a place of refuge for krill, but minkes may have figured that secret out. Antarctic minke whales have been observed migrating all the way to the Arctic 29! Recently, research on minke whales helped solve a mystery that had puzzled scientists since the 1960s. During winter and spring, scientists would record what they termed a bio-duck sound at various locations in the Southern Ocean, but did not know what made the sound 33. Researchers recently tagged two Antarctic minke whales with microphones, and subsequently recorded the quacking noise. It is unknown what the noise means. However, whales are known for their complex underwater communications so we can probably assume they aren t just doing animal impressions. Like other krill consumers, minkes may be at risk if climate change results in diminished sea ice or reduced krill populations. Page Antarctic Species We Love* (*and whose homes must be protected)
13 Image by Daniel Beltra, Greenpeace 6 Killer Whale Orcinus Orca Killer whales are a very distinctive toothed whale and encountered in almost all oceans and seas, although a large portion of the global population is found in Antarctic waters. Recent research suggests that there are several distinct ecotypes of killer whales, some of which may be separate species 34. The ecotypes B and C are among those likely to be separate species and are common in Antarctica. Type B eat marine mammals and Type C, also known as the Ross Sea killer whale, specialise in fish, particularly Antarctic toothfish 35. Among all animals, killer whales are second only behind the sperm whale for having the heaviest brain 36. They use this brain for some terrifyingly effective hunting. Orcas are fond of eating Weddell seals, and to get at the seals more easily, they wave wash them off ice floes. Working in groups, several whales send large waves of water over the floes to dislodge the seals, who fall into the sea and are summarily eaten. This hunting technique Orcas are fond of eating Weddell seals, and to get at the seals more easily, they wave wash them off ice floes. is an example of their extremely complex social behaviour, cooperating in groups and teaching younger whales in the pod 37. They are also incredible travellers. Type B killer whales sometimes migrate enormous distances into the subtropics and an individual has been recorded to travel 9400 km in only 42 days 38. Antarctic Ocean Alliance Page 13
14 Image by John B. Weller Page Antarctic Species We Love* (*and whose homes must be protected)
15 fish Antarctica boasts a huge diversity of fishes that are supremely adapted to their unique and harsh environment. Many Antarctic fish species, particularly in the Notothenioid suborder, (notothenioids are a fish suborder that make up the majority of Antarctic fish species) possess antifreeze molecules called glycopeptides that help enable them to survive Antarctica s cold waters. Members of the icefish family lack hemoglobin, the protein that most vertebrates use to transport oxygen in their blood, but instead are able to absorb oxygen directly from the surrounding water. Some fish species are adapted to live their entire lives near the deep seafloor and lack swim bladders, the gas filled organs used by most fish to adjust their buoyancy. Other species have developed special fat reserves to provide the neutral buoyancy they need to lay their eggs directly under the sea-ice. Each Antarctic fish species plays an important role in the food web, many as prey items for animals like seals, whales, colossal squid and penguins. The unique life histories and habitat use of most Antarctic fish are not well understood. Some of these species share a common set of characteristics they are slow growing, late maturing and long lived. Whether exploited directly or taken as bycatch, these characteristics make populations of these fish species highly susceptible to being overfished. Because these species are particularly well adapted to the unique conditions of the Antarctic, they are expected to be very sensitive to small changes in climate as well as sea-ice loss. Read on to learn about a few of our favourite Antarctic fishes that need protection from the combined threats of climate change and fishing.
16 Image by Philippe Koubbi 7Antarctic Silverfish Pleuragramma antarcticum Krill seem to get a lot of the attention in the Antarctic. But they aren t the only ones keeping the Southern Ocean ecosystem functioning. The Antarctic silverfish is highly abundant in areas such as East Antarctica and the Weddell and Ross Seas and an important prey fish for many species such as seals, whales and penguins in those regions. 39,40,41,42. Unlike similar prey fish, it is slow-growing and lives up to 10 years 43. Like an experienced scuba diver, it has attained neutral buoyancy, which is due to its minimal skeleton and high fat content 44. This enables silverfish to lay their eggs just under sea ice, where they are better protected from being eaten, which is a threat for eggs of bottom-dwelling species 45. Silverfish are also protected in the frigid waters by antifreeze glycopeptides in their tissues 46. Unlike similar prey fish, the Antarctic silverfish is slow-growing and lives up to 10 years 43. This small fish is well adapted to the seasonal changes of the Weddell Sea, and feeds on available zooplankton, including copepods and krill of any size depending on the stage of fish s life 47,48. This opportunistic fish will even eat its own kind 49. Both its feeding as well as reproductive ecology are connected with the availability of sea ice and polynyas areas of open water surrounded by sea ice that are crucial food sources for many species 50, making it potentially vulnerable to climate change despite its diverse diet. Page Antarctic Species We Love* (*and whose homes must be protected)
17 Image by Rob Robbins 8 Antarctic Toothfish Dissostichus mawsoni The species Antarctic toothfish is a key species in Antarctic marine ecosystems, known as the shark of the Southern Ocean because of its role as top predator. Toothfish, also known as Chilean sea bass, produce antifreeze proteins that keep their body fluids from freezing in the frigid waters 51. Unlike its relative, the tiny silverfish, it is one of the two largest fish in the notothenioid suborder, and grows up to 1.6 m in length with a life span of 30 years 52. It is usually found in fairly deep waters 53, though it is neutrally buoyant and can ascend to midwater areas. Females and males spawn after about 16 and 13 years respectively. This high reproductive age makes this species particularly vulnerable to overfishing. Additionally, toothfish spend significant amounts of time in areas difficult for researchers to access and key aspects of their life histories are not yet known. As the Southern Ocean lacks many of the sharks and other large fish species found in other ocean ecosystems, Antarctic toothfish therefore fill a sharklike niche in the Antarctic ecosystem. They feed mainly on smaller fish and cephalopods, but also on other invertebrates and even birds 54. Nevertheless, they are Females and males spawn after about 16 and 13 years respectively. This high reproductive age makes this species particularly vulnerable to overfishing. thought to be an important prey species for Weddell Seals, orcas, and colossal squid. Antarctic toothfish fisheries occur in many regions of the Southern Ocean including East Antarctica, the Ross Sea and the Weddell Seas. Antarctic toothfish fisheries are regulated, but there remain significant uncertainties about their life histories and their role in the food web, making it difficult to understand the impact of fishing on the ecosystem. A growing body of research indicates that top predators play incredibly vital roles in many ecosystems, and without them significant and often surprising changes can occur 55. More research is urgently needed to unlock the mysteries of these bird-eating, deep-dwelling predators. Antarctic Ocean Alliance Page 17
18 Image by Darci Lombard 9Icefish family Channichthyidae Members of the icefish family (Channichthyidae) are abundant in parts of the Southern Ocean, but perhaps because they live on the bottom, in depths of up to 800 m, not much is known about them. At about 30 to 60 cm in length, most icefish are larger than an Antarctic silverfish but smaller than an Antarctic toothfish. Their exact role in the ecosystem is unknown, but at least one study found that several species of seal eat them 56. With Antarctic toothfish and silverfish, they belong to the notothenioid suborder, but anti-freeze proteins make it even more unique than the average notothenioid. Members of the icefish family are almost entirely lacking in hemoglobin. All other vertebrates use hemoglobin to transport oxygen in their blood, but icefish are able to get their oxygen directly from the surrounding water. They have also developed other adaptations to go along with their hemoglobin-free, clear blood: larger hearts that pump more blood than those of other notothenioids, and wider capillaries 57. One might think that there must be some advantage to abandoning red blood, but strangely enough, so far one hasn t been found. Researchers think that perhaps icefish got lucky and lived in areas with few other fish species 58. Thus it didn t matter much that icefish had less efficient circulatory systems, because they had few competitors. All other vertebrates use hemoglobin to transport oxygen in their blood, but icefish are able to get their oxygen directly from the surrounding water. Some evidence suggests that icefish may be particularly sensitive to changes in their environment. Researchers found that after iceberg scouring events, the abundance of a species called Myers icefish declined 59. The breakup of ice shelves such as Larsen B due to climate change may therefore indicate that threats to this species will increase, since the breakup of major ice shelves can enable glaciers to flow more quickly from land to sea, increasing scouring events. Icefish may also be more sensitive to changes in ocean acidity 60, and the Southern Ocean is expected to experience the impacts of ocean acidification before other parts of the world s oceans 61. Icefish have managed to hold on for millions of years, but they may not be able to survive for much longer. Page Antarctic Species We Love* (*and whose homes must be protected)
19 Image by Dr Paul Zahl 10 Lanternfishes family Myctophidae Species in the Myctophid or lanternfish family are found all over the world, including in the Southern Ocean. Major species include Electrona antarctica, Electrona carlsbergi, and Gymnoscopelus nicholsi. In pelagic regions of the Southern Ocean, there are more Electrona antarctica lanternfish by number and by weight than any other fish. This, however might not be what you find most interesting about them. As their name implies, they carry their own light source around with them in the form of photophores, which are organs that bioluminesce by means of a chemical reaction. Interestingly, these photophores aren t primarily used to illuminate the water around them, but instead are hypothesised to play a role in communicating with other members of their species as well as in confusing predators. Lanternfish are typically not very large. E. antarctica only measures about 10 cm or fewer in length, but nevertheless makes a huge journey every day, travelling up to the m depth range at night, and descending to m during the day 62. Other lanternfish species in the Southern Ocean undertake similar migrations. It sounds like a lot of work, but it is actually a pretty smart way to stay in the dark and out of sight of Lanternfish photophores aren t primarily used to illuminate the water around them, but instead are hypothesised to play a role in communicating with other members of their species. predators all day 63. Of course, that doesn t mean they don t get eaten. Birds and seals are their main predators. These unassuming fish, about which not much is known, are yet another reminder of the complexity of Antarctica s marine ecosystems. While krill are a keystone species in many areas of the Southern Ocean and are the subject of much scientific research, lanternfish and other species which also occupy the lower trophic levels of the food web may play an important role in the wider ecosystem. Acquiring a better understanding is important particularly since it has been suggested that lanternfish could be targeted to make fish meal or fish oil, both of which are growing industries 64. Antarctic Ocean Alliance Page 19
20 Image by Peter McMillan/NIWA 11 Antarctic Eel Cods family Muraenolepididae Antarctic eel cods (Muraenolepididae family) are not true eels, although they do resemble them hence their name. These fish were originally thought to live only in the Antarctic and sub-antarctic, but new species have been discovered outside of these areas. Eel cods are not a well understood fish family. For example, only a few years ago, it was determined that the species Muraenolepis microcephalus should actually belong to a different genus, Notomuraenobathys instead 65. Like many other Antarctic fishes, eel cods have antifreeze substances in their blood to prevent freezing in cold water. For the eel cod Muraenolepis marmoratus this anti-freeze substance is similar to that found in notothenioid family 66, although they are not related. This is unusual because most non-notothenioids have a different type of antifreeze protein 67. In any event, eel cods can withstand the Southern Ocean much better than the average human. Most species are around 30 cm in length, and unlike many Antarctic species that hide in the depths during the day, juvenile M. marmoratus hang out in shallow waters near the Like many other Antarctic fishes, eel cods have antifreeze substances in their blood to prevent freezing in cold water. surface 68. This means that they are eaten by king penguins 69 (and possibly others), which is bad for the eel cods but good for hungry penguin chicks. Generally, eel cod adults stay near the bottom of the ocean, in waters anywhere from m or more deep, depending on the species. As with so many Southern Ocean fish, more studies are needed to truly understand the mysterious life histories of eel cods. Page Antarctic Species We Love* (*and whose homes must be protected)
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A Molniya orbit is a type of highly elliptical orbit with an inclination of 63.4 degrees, an argument of perigee of −90 degrees and an orbital period of one half of a sidereal day. Molniya orbits are named after a series of Soviet/Russian Molniya communications satellites which have been using this type of orbit since the mid-1960s.
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New research says significantly more children worldwide are going to school compared with a decade ago and fewer of them are dying in infancy. But a report by the international charity Save the Children also says there has been a worrying increase in child hunger in the poorest countries.
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This is a rare charity report bringing good news. It says that around the world the chances of a child going to school have risen by one third compared with the 1990s - and the prospect of children dying in their infancy has also been cut by about a third. This is partly explained, Save the Children says, by local economic growth in the developing continents of Africa and Asia. It also reflects international aid policies which have tended to concentrate on education and health - in aid circles schools and hospitals are sometimes called the "Darlings of the Donors".
But the report also warns that underlying child malnutrition is on the rise because of high food prices and global inequality. This is a more hidden problem, and more difficult to tackle. Save the Children said it welcomed the idea of a Hunger Summit due to be held in London during the Olympics. It called on donor countries to invest more in small scale agriculture and especially to support women farmers. The report said developing country governments should concentrate on reducing income inequalities and improving health care for mothers.
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rare not often seen
prospect chance or occurrence
infancy early childhood
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underlying basic or fundamental
malnutrition undernourishment/lack of proper nutrition
a Hunger Summit a conference to discuss the issues of inequalities of food availability
inequality differences (in living standards and health)


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