Frontline in the Frozen South:

Tracking Bird Flu in Antarctica

A deadly strain of bird flu has reached Antarctica for the first time, threatening emperor penguins, crabeater seals, and other iconic wildlife already struggling under climate change. The virus has caused mass deaths among penguins, albatrosses, and seals across the Southern Ocean, and its rapid spread now poses an unprecedented risk to species once thought protected by distance and ice. Without urgent action, entire populations could face catastrophic losses.

Our research team is on the frontlines, tracking the virus through genetic testing, serology, and satellite-linked monitoring to understand how it spreads and survives in this fragile ecosystem. Fieldwork in Antarctica is costly and complex, but every donation directly funds essential equipment, diagnostic kits, and rapid-response missions that allow us to detect outbreaks early and protect vulnerable wildlife. With your support, we can safeguard Antarctica’s seabirds and marine mammals at one of the most critical moments in their history.

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