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Evidence of emperor penguins’ sensitivity to sea ice fluctuations

Abstract. Using satellite-derived abundance indices over 20 years, we investigated population change among the seven Ross Sea emperor penguin (Aptenodytes

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New paper out from @rosetazetta.bsky.social Evidence of emperor penguins’ sensitivity to sea ice fluctuations We used very-high res satellite imagery to study the Ross Sea emperor penguin population over 20+ y, revealing potential sensitivity to sea ice fluctuations @drmichellelarue.bsky.social

🐧❄️🧪🌏🦑🦉 New publication! Led by @rosetazetta.bsky.social, we used satellite imagery to study Ross Sea #emperorpenguin populations over 20+ years & found that spring colony attendance is closely linked to sea ice conditions. Learn more: shorturl.at/joLZA

Woohoo! I finally made it - thanks Natalie @polargirlnz.bsky.social! The skies definitely seem clearer in this neck of the woods 🌅

Dr Michelle LaRue@drmichellelarue.bsky.social · 3y ago

Annnnnd also go ahead and follow @rosetazetta.bsky.social who is a PhD student with me, studying emperor penguins and Weddell seals! 🧪🌏🦑🦊🦉

Hi Bluesky! I’m Rose, a final-year PhD candidate, studying emperor penguin population dynamics, Weddell seal foraging, and species interactions in the Ross Sea, Antarctica. I am passionate about polar marine conservation, I’m a mama, I love gardening, and I’m constantly scheming ways to save the 🌏✨