Antarctic Wildlife Geography Risks

Student: Vince Guarnere

The rise of the ocean temperature in the Antarctic effects the population of such species as penguins, seals, whales, etc. The ocean located west of the Antarctic Peninsula has risen more than a degree in the last 40 years since the 1960s. This will cause catastrophic effects for the wildlife that live there. Even a small fragment of increase in temperature can influence the environment in a huge way. This can endanger many different types of animals by slowly destroying over time their habitat and population. The world consequences are the extinction of many species. The loss of these animals could also impact the lives of others, destroying the food chain. It is imperative that something is done about the wildlife situation in the Antarctic.