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Penguins are washing ashore following wild weather in Victoria

Young penguins are being washed up on Victorian beaches after the state’s wild weather over the weekend.

An ocean like no other: the Southern Ocean’s ecological richness and significance for global climate

The Southern Ocean, also called the Antarctic Ocean (or even the Austral ocean), is like no other and best described in superlatives. Here’s everything you need to know about why it’s so bloody important.

History & Culture

Stranded at sea by COVID-19

Carolyn Beasley was covering a story on the bicentenary of the discovery of Antarctica for Australian Geographic, but thanks to the Coronavirus outbreak, her trip took a different turn.

Wildlife

Volunteer wardens passionately protect Manly little penguin colony

From all different ages and backgrounds, the one thing Manly’s penguin wardens have in common is a dedication to protecting this colony of little penguins.

Destinations

Visit Mawson’s Hut for Christmas 2019

Spend Christmas Day surrounded by ice and penguins with Heritage Expeditions!

Science & Environment

Antarctica in Shackleton’s footsteps

In March 2019 the AG Society will partner with Aurora Expeditions for a special voyage to South Georgia and the Antarctic.

Wildlife

A guide to Australia’s penguins

Here’s what you need to know about our waddling feathered friends.

Wildlife

Australian islands may become last strongholds for king penguins

As climate change wreaks havoc in the Southern Ocean, king penguins may find refuge on Australia’s sub-Antarctic islands.

Wildlife

Fishing nets posing a serious risk to the survival of penguin species

Fishing nets pose a serious risk to the survival of penguin species, according to a new global review of the toll taken by “bycatch” from commercial fishing. Fourteen of the world’s 18 penguin species have been recorded as fishing bycatch.