Fin Whales Are Feeding In Huge Numbers in Antarctica for First Time in 45 Years - WATCH
Helena Herr and colleagues captured hundreds of fin whales feeding around Elephant Island, estimating populations of around 8,000.
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Huge Meteorite Found in Antarctica-One of the Biggest Ever Recovered
A meteorite containing the oldest material in the solar system has been found in Antarctica by an international team.
Dozens of Blue Whales Spotted in Antarctica For the First Time Since 1980s Whaling Ban
For the first time in 40 years, whales are returning in abundance to their former marine habitats in Antarctica—most importantly, the endangered blue whale.
Satellites Reveal There Are 20% More Emperor Penguin Colonies in Antarctica Than Previously Thought
A new BAS survey using satellite technology reveals there are 20% more emperor penguin colonies in Antarctica than was previously thought.
Penguin in Antarctica Leaps into Passing Tourist Boat - Enjoys the Respite (WATCH)
An eager penguin leaped into a tourist boat and stayed onboard for 10 minutes to enjoy the view with the other passengers.
Penguin Leaps Into a Tour Boat to Avoid Being Eaten By Killer Whales - WATCH
Watch a gentoo penguin that was being chased by a pod of orcas jump for safety into a boat full of tourists in Antarctica.
The Endurance Ship Wreck, Lost for 100 Years is Finally Found, 10,000-ft Below the Ice
The ship was beautifully preserved, so much so that the painted wood-carved name "Endurance" was clearly seen on her stern.
See 1,000 Glorious Fin Whales Feeding Together: Share Their Comeback From Near Extinction
A ship passing by the South Orkey Islands recorded 1,000 or more fin whales feeding, perhaps the largest gathering ever recorded.
Watch 50-Year-old Daredevil Become First Woman to Wingsuit Over Antarctica
Heather Swan's flight over the plains of Antarctica is just one of her latest record-breaking stunts in a wingsuit, too.
This American Man Defied the 'Impossible' With First-Ever Solo Trek Across Antarctica
This 33-year-old Oregon man just became the first person to finish a solo hike across Antarctica unaided-and he waited at the finish line for a special friend.
Mission Accomplished: Antarctic Voyagers Rescued
All 52 passengers who were stranded aboard an ice-locked ship in Antarctica for more than a week were rescued by helicopter early Thursday, officials said.
Obama Administration Saves Sea Life by Denying Requests for Atlantic Oil Exploration
Since waters in the middle and South Atlantic are now protected until 2022, marine life won't be hurt or killed by ocean oil drilling.
British Woman Becomes First to Ski Across Antarctica Alone
British adventurer Felicity Aston became the first athlete ever to ski across Antarctica alone, using only her own muscle power and pulling two sleds with supplies for 59 days.
Nations Unite to Create World's Largest Marine Reserve in Antarctica
Antarctica's Ross Sea will become the world's largest protected marine sanctuary with 600,000 square miles safe from human interference.
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