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Australia plans drill of ancient Antarctic ice core

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Penguins from Space: A New Satellite Census Doubles the Known Population of Emperors

Penguins from Space: A New Satellite Census Doubles the Known Population of Emperors | Antarctica | Scoop.it
High-resolution imaging has allowed scientists to produce the first full count of Antarctica's emperor penguins...

 

Before this, there was no way to to gather reliable penguin statistics.  Geospatial technologies are now providing us the tools to teach us more about the biogeography of penguins.  The applications of geospatial technologies are endless.   


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Elizabeth Allen's comment, December 6, 2012 3:09 PM
Modern technology is helping scientists have a better understanding of certain animals and how they adapt to climate. Scientists are using VHR satellite images to study emperor penguins in Antarctica. This technique allows for a more accurate population count and scientists can monitor population patterns.