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Originally Published 3 months ago — by NPR
A new study challenges the legend of the Endurance as a well-built ship, revealing it was structurally weaker than other ships of its era and sank due to hull tearing from ice pressure, not rudder failure, altering the historical understanding of Shackleton's famous Antarctic expedition.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Newser
A bird flu outbreak in the Antarctic region has led to the deaths of hundreds of seals, blocking access to the grave of Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton on South Georgia. The outbreak has affected a wide range of wildlife, including seals, skuas, terns, albatrosses, and penguins, with researchers warning of the potential for a significant ecological disaster if the H5N1 virus spreads to Antarctic penguin populations. While the impact on penguin populations may be limited for now, the situation is being closely monitored due to the potential for widespread devastation.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Guardian
The grave of explorer Ernest Shackleton on South Georgia island has become inaccessible due to dead seals blocking the way, as bird flu has spread to 10 species of birds and mammals in the Antarctic. The H5N1 virus has caused mass die-offs of elephant seals and has now been confirmed in penguins and other birds. Visitors on a cruise were unable to disembark due to the large number of dead seals, and the impact of bird flu on wildlife in the region has raised concerns about the ecological disaster it could cause.