Antarctica, often regarded as the planet's last true wilderness, harbors unique ecosystems that support extraordinary biodiversity and contribute to global diversity and environmental stability. These ...

Global team of researchers compile comprehensive picture of the species found in world's most remote continent A pioneering ...

Australian Antarctic Program scientists have released the most comprehensive database of species living in the ice-free areas of Antarctica, after 16 years of research.

The collections contain lichens and lichenicolous fungi from around the world including Britain, Ireland, Antarctic areas, Australia and New Zealand, Sri Lanka and India, and Thailand. Access to some ...

Another interesting aspect of Antarctic fungal research involves the enzymatic capabilities of yeasts isolated from lichens. A study found that a significant proportion of these yeasts produced ...

Scientists have mapped Antarctica’s ice-free ecosystems, highlighting their biodiversity and growing climate threats.

This includes recording data on wildlife such as penguins, whales, seals and seabirds, and studying the mosses and lichens which form Antarctic flora. It will also bring back geological samples ...

Tóth. The ice-free lands are home to uniquely adapted flora including ‘micro-forests’ of lichens, moss and two flowering plants, Antarctic hairgrass and pearlwort. They also sustain a variety ...