June 11 (UPI) --Life in Antarctica requires a surprising level of genetic adaptability, according to a new study. When scientists mapped the genome of a group of Antarctic fishes called notothenioids, ...

Antarctica may seem like a desolate place, but it is home to some of the most unique lifeforms on the planet. Despite the fact that land temperatures average around -60°C and ocean temperatures hover ...

At first glance, Antarctica seems inhospitable. Known for howling gales and extremely cold temperatures, the continent is blanketed with a mile-thick ice shelf. Occasional elephant seals and seabirds ...

A long-term study in the Southern Ocean reveals a clear correlation between warming waters, decreased sea ice, and reduced abundance of Antarctic silverfish. These small, abundant fish are important ...

Antarctic fish have adapted over millennia to survive in the freezing temperatures of the Southern Ocean. However, in doing so, they have lost their ability to grow at rates seen in their warmer water ...

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Huge numbers of Antarctic fish have been found with tumors over their bodies. According to research published in the journal iScience, these tumors are caused by a parasitic infection, the effects of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The seas are rough in Antarctica, where the scientists start fishing at midnight. Water washes over the deck as the ship rocks ...

Most assume that cold water is deadly for fish. The truth is, nature has incredible exceptions. In polar oceans and snowy lakes where temperatures hov.

Scientists describe how Antarctic fishes with and without hemoglobin react to acute thermal stress. The responses may help the fish withstand the impacts of climate change. At first glance, Antarctica ...