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Scientists tracked more than 6,000 penguin dives beneath Antarctic sea ice and found that prey may become harder to reach, even when it has not disappeared.

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Antarctica

Who
Scientists, Penguins
What
Scientists tracked more than 6,000 penguin dives beneath Antarctic sea ice and found that prey may become harder to reach, even when it has not disappeared.
When
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:19:00 GMT · 3h 7m ago
Where
Antarctica ·
Why
Prey accessibility is becoming a significant factor in penguin foraging success, in addition to prey availability.
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This finding suggests that changes in sea ice conditions may impact penguin populations by making food harder to obtain, even if the food itself is still present.

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    Scientists tracked over 6,000 penguin dives beneath Antarctic sea ice and discovered that prey accessibility is decreasing, independent of prey availability.
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    Scientists tracked more than 6,000 penguin dives beneath Antarctic sea ice and found that prey may become harder to reach, even when it has not disappeared.

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