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The Ross Sea – the Last Intact Marine Ecosystem on Earth – and I

10,000 Birds

The Ross Sea is the most productive stretch of water in the Southern Ocean, teeming with large predatory fish, whales, seals, penguins and other animals that form the last intact marine ecosystem on Earth. Enough History – Back to the Future. Finally – the Seabirds. Back to the Future – the Case for Protection. Now you know.

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Of Snowflake Birds and the Cold War

10,000 Birds

My transition from being a kid interested in all kinds of animals to being a full-on birder happened when I was around 11 years old, in the early 1980s (oh dear!). As cheesy as it may sound, these experiences with what I was taught all my life were foes wanting nothing more than my demise were life-changing. This made me truly sad.

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