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How is global warming threatening the lives of Antarctic animals?
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∙ 10y ago
Global warming refers to the rise in the global temperature due to the Greenhouse Effect. Global warming effects Antarctica's marine life by raising the temperature of the water, so that a lot of the fish are dying.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 15y agowarming makes the ice melt earlier in the year, more rapidly and further than before, so that Polarbears (for example) cant walk on it safely to get to their instinive hunting grounds
so they suffer the most.
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∙ 11y agoKrill (tiny crustaceans) and their food algae are at the bottom of the Antarctic food chain. Ocean warming and ocean acidification are reducing krill numbers.
Larger mammals such as whales, penguins and seals need krill either directly or indirectly through the food chain. In winters with shorter and smaller sea-ice coverage, krill reproduction is much reduced. Carbon dioxide in the ocean is turning the water more acidic making it more difficult for krill to form their shells.
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∙ 10y agoPhytoplankton (algae) grow under the ice shelves of Antarctica. Warmer water is affecting the growth of phytoplanktons. Krill (zooplankton) need them to survive. These two are vital links in the food chain of the Antarctic. Whales live on krill. Penguins need krill and the fish that feed on krill. Seals and sea birds need the fish. Climate change is damaging the food chain in Antarctica and threatening the lives of the animals there.
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∙ 11y agoThe ice shelves in West Antarctica are slowly moving into the sea and splitting off.
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Is global warming killing animals and if so what is it killing?
global warming is killing the animals such as polar bears, hibernating animals and much more
What is a global issue in Oceania?
Rising sea levels from global warming is a global issue. This is threatening many low-lying countries. It is a global issue because the warming is being caused by the actions of every country around the world.
Do we need global warming?
No, we don't. The earth has had an atmosphere conducive to human and animal life for millions of years. Global Warming is threatening to put an end to all life on earth if it is not stopped.
How is global warning threatning antarctica?
The global warming is threatening Antarctica. This is happening because ice is melting and Emperor Penguins could be threatened as well.
What is worst global warming or global cooling and why?
If global cooling means the gradual cooling into an Ice Age, then that has happened in the past and it has taken thousands of years to happen. The present global warming has all happened far faster, in less than 200 years, and is threatening all life on the planet if we can't stop it. Global warming is by far the more dangerous situation.
What is the new threat to extinction of animals?
Global Warming is threatening the habitats of many endangered animals.
What is a threat to the Antarctic?
Global warming comes to mind but the earth will adapt.
How are humans threatening the estuary biome?
global warming and humans..........I think ...........???
Is global warming killing animals and if so what is it killing?
global warming is killing the animals such as polar bears, hibernating animals and much more
Does anything threaten Antarctica?
Global warming threatens the Antarctic that we know today.
What is threatening Antarctica?
global warming. well, now that i mention it, it is pretty much whats threatening the whole world.
Why do animals kill from global warming?
Global warming may change local climate and natural balance in some parts of the earth. Some animals can not survive the change in their environment. Animals will not kill as a response to global warming. Animals kills for food or territorial reasons.
How will the Antarctic be affected by global warming?
It will be. as the temperature's rise and the ice cap will shrink and eventually disappear
What is a global issue in Oceania?
Rising sea levels from global warming is a global issue. This is threatening many low-lying countries. It is a global issue because the warming is being caused by the actions of every country around the world.
Should you be concerned about global warming in Antarctica?
You should be concerned about global warming everywhere. The Arctic will probably show earlier signs of warming than the Antarctic, which is the coldest place on earth. Parts of West Antarctic are melting, but not much is happening in the East, where the ice cap is more than two kilometers thick.
Do we need global warming?
No, we don't. The earth has had an atmosphere conducive to human and animal life for millions of years. Global Warming is threatening to put an end to all life on earth if it is not stopped.
Could global warming make snakes bigger?
No, global warming is unlikely to make snakes or any animals bigger. Their habitats are warming so animals are already on the move seeking cooler climates.
