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New marine mammal areas in Southern Ocean

13 Important Marine Mammal Areas approved in the Southern Ocean, one of the world’s richest marine mammal areas The new IMMAs in the Extended Southern Ocean Region feature habitats for species such as humpback, minke, blue, southern right and fin whales, as well as crabeater, leopard, Weddell, Ross, southern fur and southern elephant seals, New Zealand sea lions and killer whales. “This work will serve to shine a light on the parts of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean which are...

Colossal squid!

The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa has an activity booklet all about the awesome colossal squid – Te ngu tigua. The Squid was found in the Ross Sea near Antarctica. The specimen at Te Papa is the only one on display in the world. What’s the difference between a squid and an octopus ? Squid – streamlined body ; 2 tentacles ; 2 fins Octopus – round, bulb-like body ; no tentacles ; no fins Video from Te Papa...