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

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JANUARY 21, 2016

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. Finally – the Seabirds.

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So much so that the two species are placed within their own family, Chaetopidae. The species is insectivorous and nests amongst the scree and boulders on the steep mountain slopes. Even leopards still live here and occasionally terrorize the African Penguin colony at nearby Betty’s Bay.

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

Rooiels – Funny Name, Serious Birding

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