Aim Poa annua L.(annual bluegrass) is presently the sole invasive vascular plant species to
have successfully established in Maritime Antarctica, where it poses a significant …

The iron (Fe) speciation and oxidation state have been considered critical factors affecting
Fe solubility in the atmosphere and bioavailability in the surface ocean. In this study …

The northwestern Antarctic Peninsula is an important spawning, recruitment, and
overwintering ground for Antarctic krill. The region is warming rapidly, and the current …

The high number of bipolar and widespread bryophyte and microbial taxa in the Antarctic
flora suggests the effective Long‐Distance Dispersal (LDD) of spores and other propagules …

Drylands are unique among terrestrial ecosystems in that they have a significant proportion
of primary production facilitated by non‐vascular plants such as colonial cyanobacteria …

Understanding and managing the response of marine ecosystems to human pressures
including climate change requires reliable large-scale and multi-decadal information on the …

The Cosmonaut Sea is an under-studied area and a “white spot” for macrobenthos research.
Here, we report on the species diversity and community structure of macrobenthos collected …

The Antarctic marine environment is a dynamic ecosystem where microorganisms play an
important role in key biogeochemical cycles. Despite the role that microbes play in this …

In recent decades, several large ice shelves in the Antarctic Peninsula region have
experienced significant ice loss, likely driven by a combination of oceanic, atmospheric and …

The Southern Ocean plays a major role in the Earth's climate, provides fisheries products
and help the maintenance of biodiversity. The degree of correspondence between physical …