Shrinking Antarctic sea ice threatens food supply for seabirds: study

New research suggests that the rapid decline of Antarctic sea ice could significantly impact the food sources of seabirds like albatrosses and petrels, which breed far from the continent. These birds rely on the nutrient-rich waters left behind by melting sea ice for feeding. A Durham University-led study tracked the movements of these birds and found they travel vast distances to reach ice-affected areas. With sea ice retreating faster due to climate change, seabirds may face challenges finding food, potentially disrupting their ecosystems. The study emphasises the growing effects of shrinking sea ice on wildlife far beyond Antarctica. (Earth.com)