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Falls in whale sightings, rare seabirds appearing – is something unusual happening in the Southern Ocean?
Unusual wildlife patterns are emerging around the Southern Ocean, including fewer whale sightings and rare seabirds appearing in unexpected locations. Scientists suspect marine heatwaves may be disrupting migration and feeding patterns, but the region remains poorly monitored. Researchers say better long-term data collection is urgently needed to determine whether these changes reflect a significant ecological shift.