Southern Ocean (WWF) MarineBio Marine Life Directory

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The southern polar region is one of the world's most pristine environments. But even its remoteness can no longer save it from the threats of pollution and climate change. WWF is one of the leading conservation organizations in the fight to protect Antarctica and the Southern Ocean.

Few of the Earth's remaining wilderness environments are more valuable or vulnerable than Antarctica and the surrounding Southern Ocean.

The marine environment supports rich plant and animal life, including penguins, seals, whales and albatrosses.

Just a few decades ago this region was virtually untouched by human exploitation. Today, it is under sustained attack from land, sea and air, putting many species at risk.

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