Scientists have discovered that the shrinking sea ice in the Antarctic region force penguins to crowd into ever-smaller patches of stable ice to moult. Every summer, emperor penguins search for stable sea ice as a platform to moult – a weeks-long process during which they shed and regrow their feathers, crucial for their growth. But as global temperatures continue to rise, sea ice is breaking up and melting much quicker, forcing penguins back into the ocean before completing their moult, putting their survival at risk. Researchers from britishantarcticsurvey are studying this phenomenon using satellite monitoring, a vital tool for tracking sea ice changes and guiding wildlife conservation. 🔜 Coming this March: The WMO #StateOfClimate report, including the latest update on sea ice conditions in the Arctic and Antarctic regions in 2025. #WorldWildlifeDay