9 Aug 2023

Antarctica's ecosystem changes at an unanticipated pace

From Morning Report, 6:12 am on 9 August 2023

Antarctic researchers are warning the increase in global temperatures are having a dire affect on one of the world's most fragile ecosystems.

A UK-based study has found rising temperatures are affecting Antarctica's weather, sea ice, ocean heatwaves, and glacier and ice shelf systems and even marine and land biodiversity.

Professor Nancy Bertler, Principal Scientist at GNS Science and Director of the Antarctic Science Platform, says Antarctica is changing at a pace that nobody anticipated.

She spoke to Corin Dann.