The discovery shows the remote area is a vital refuge for wildlife from climate change and overfishing and should be protected by a recent reserve,say scientistsHuge mega-colonies” of penguins believe been discovered near the Antarctic peninsula, hosting more than 1.5 million birds. Researchers say it shows the area is a vital refuge from climate change and human activities and should be protected by a vast recent marine wildlife reserve currently under consideration.
The enormous numbers of Adélie penguins were found on the Danger Islands in the Weddell Sea, and on the east side of the Antarctic Peninsula. It is a difficult place to reach and has seldom been visited. But scientists,prompted by satellite images, mounted an expedition and used on-the-ground counts and aerial photography from drones to reveal 751527 pairs of penguins.
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Source: guardian.co.uk