A China-supported Penguin sanctuary in the Ross Sea, Antarctica has recorded over 29,000 pairs of Adelie Penguins flocking to breed this year. With the rich maritime biological resources and near-pristine ecological environment, the sanctuary has become a perfect breeding place for many Adelie Penguins.

China-supported Antarctic Penguin Sanctuary

<p>A severe decline in the population of Adélie penguins off the east Antarctic coast has sent alarm bells ringing among scientists worldwide. The monitoring by the Australian Antarctic Division revealed a 43 per cent drop over a decade in the number of birds that breed across 52 islands near the Mawson research station.</p>

<p>This is reportedly in contrast to other Adélie penguin populations in east Antarctica where numbers have been stable or increasing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is also contrary to models that had anticipated a continued rise in the Adélie populations.</p>

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<p>Seabird ecologists reportedly surveyed the islands along a 100 km stretch of coastline every year from 2010 to 2020. The number of occupied nests fell from 176,622 to 99,946, which means a decline of about 77,000 nests or 154,000 breeding birds.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>"Fast ice" and decline in number of birds</strong></p>

<p>A research published in Global Change Biology said that the decline in Adélie populations came about during a period of simultaneous increase in "fast ice". It refers to the ice that is attached to land but covers sea water. The researchers estimate the population in a good breeding season had 80,000 fewer fledglings compared to the population peak in the early 2000s.</p>

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<p>The research said that "an increased frequency of extensive summer ice across the study period led to poor breeding conditions and as the population declined, resulted in an overall reduction in chick productivity".&nbsp;</p>

<p>There has been an overall decline in fast ice in Antarctica, however scientists have noted there is regional variability, with declines detected in some areas and increases in others.</p>

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A severe decline in the population of Adélie penguins off the east Antarctic coast has sent alarm bells ringing among scientists worldwide. The monitoring by the Australian Antarctic Division revealed a 43 per cent drop over a decade in the number of birds that breed across 52 islands near the Mawson research station.

A severe decline in the population of Adélie penguins off the east Antarctic coast has sent alarm bells ringing among scientists worldwide. The monitoring by the Australian Antarctic Division revealed a 43 per cent drop over a decade in the number of birds that breed across 52 islands near the Mawson research station. This is reportedly in contrast to other Adélie penguin populations in east Antarctica where numbers have been stable or increasing. It is also contrary to models that had anticipated a continued rise in the Adélie populations. WATCH | Emperor penguins declared threatened species by US due to existential risk × Seabird ecologists reportedly surveyed the islands along a 100 km stretch of coastline every year from 2010 to 2020. The number of occupied nests fell from 176,622 to 99,946, which means a decline of about 77,000 nests or 154,000 breeding birds. "Fast ice" and decline in number of birds A research published in Global Change Biology said that the decline in Adélie populations came about during a period of simultaneous increase in "fast ice". It refers to the ice that is attached to land but covers sea water. The researchers estimate the population in a good breeding season had 80,000 fewer fledglings compared to the population peak in the early 2000s. ALSO READ | Here's how scientists use Penguins to predict climate change The research said that "an increased frequency of extensive summer ice across the study period led to poor breeding conditions and as the population declined, resulted in an overall reduction in chick productivity". There has been an overall decline in fast ice in Antarctica, however scientists have noted there is regional variability, with declines detected in some areas and increases in others. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Adélie penguin numbers decline due to 'fast ice' off Australia coast

<p>In a rare incident, an Antarctic penguin seems to have travelled around 3,000 km of icy waters to reach south-eastern coastline of New Zealand. The animal is a long way from home. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Affectionately named 'Pingu' by locals, the Adélie penguin was spotted looking somewhat lost at Birdlings Flat. The area is a small settlement on New Zealand’s South Island. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Till now, it is only the third incident when a&nbsp;live Adélie penguin has made it to New Zealand.&nbsp;This species of penguins lives on the Antarctic peninsula. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The penguin's&nbsp;arrival is also a testimony of the fact that the birds face several threats from changed habitats, warming waters and increased competition over food supplies. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The locals called Thomas Stracke of Christchurch Penguin Rehabilitation after witnessing that the penguin was not getting in the water and could be vulnerable to dogs. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Stracke was also shocked to find an Adélie penguin when he arrived with a vet. “Apart from being a bit starving and severely dehydrated, he was actually not too bad, so we gave him some fluids and some fish smoothie,” Stracke said.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The penguin was later released into a bay on the banks’ peninsula. &nbsp;</p>

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In a rare incident, an Antarctic penguin seems to have travelled around 3,000 km of icy waters to reach south-eastern coastline of New Zealand. The animal is a long way from home.

In a rare incident, an Antarctic penguin seems to have travelled around 3,000 km of icy waters to reach south-eastern coastline of New Zealand. The animal is a long way from home. Affectionately named 'Pingu' by locals, the Adélie penguin was spotted looking somewhat lost at Birdlings Flat. The area is a small settlement on New Zealand’s South Island. Also Read: Night out? Grizzly bear, four cubs take a stroll through Wyoming town in US Till now, it is only the third incident when a live Adélie penguin has made it to New Zealand. This species of penguins lives on the Antarctic peninsula. × The penguin's arrival is also a testimony of the fact that the birds face several threats from changed habitats, warming waters and increased competition over food supplies. The locals called Thomas Stracke of Christchurch Penguin Rehabilitation after witnessing that the penguin was not getting in the water and could be vulnerable to dogs. Also Read: Something's not fishy? Subway's tuna sandwich lawsuit is back Stracke was also shocked to find an Adélie penguin when he arrived with a vet. “Apart from being a bit starving and severely dehydrated, he was actually not too bad, so we gave him some fluids and some fish smoothie,” Stracke said. The penguin was later released into a bay on the banks’ peninsula. (With inputs from agencies)

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Adélie penguin numbers decline due to 'fast ice' off Australia coast

Watch: Far from home, Antarctic's Adélie penguin lands in New Zealand after rare journey