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

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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. There are 11 species of birds that breed in the Ross Sea region. Enough History – Back to the Future. And the Mammals.

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Nest Cam Welcomes Arctic Tern Babies to the World

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Some of those once-popular breeding spots now produce no chicks at all. So that’s why it’s awesome that webcams sponsored by Audubon and explore.org are providing a close-up peek into Arctic Tern nests on Seal Island along Maine’s coast. A few chicks have already hatched, and more are due any day now.