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British Antarctic Survey Launches Largest Penguin Census
British Antarctic Survey starts largest-ever penguin census using drones and aircraft.
In brief
British Antarctic Survey starts largest-ever penguin census using drones and aircraft. British Antarctic Survey begins largest-ever penguin census to track population changes and krill fishing impacts. Originally reported by MercoPress.
British Antarctic Survey Begins Season
The British Antarctic Survey started its 2026/27 research season in late October with the largest penguin census ever conducted on the continent.
Penguin Census Methodology
Scientists use aerial camera systems on Twin Otter aircraft to count Adélie, chinstrap, and gentoo penguin colonies across the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland groups.
New Projects Launched
New projects include drone-based whale monitoring, Amundsen Sea water flow studies, and ice shelf research with NASA and the California Institute of Technology.
40-Year Groundfish Survey
The groundfish survey at King Edward Point station marks 40 years since it began in 1987, tracking ocean warming effects on fish populations.
BAS Director Statement
BAS Director Professor Dame Jane Francis emphasizes collaboration with international researchers and long-term monitoring programs.
The main idea
British Antarctic Survey begins largest-ever penguin census to track population changes and krill fishing impacts.
