Polar Bears are not white!

Polar Bears are not white!

@adamsteer I boosted it but unfortunately I don't know any #scientists specialised in #arctic #antarctic #ice #research on Mastodon who could help you. Good luck!
Comparison of monthly temperature anomalies in the #Arctic versus the #Antarctic so far in 2025 (yellow lines). The other lines show the monthly anomalies for years from 1940 (blue) to 2024 (red). Note the long-term trends through the color gradient.
Data from @CopernicusECMWF ERA5.
Smallest and shortest-lived ozone hole in 5 years closes
▶️ 1 new picture from Copernicus https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Smallest_and_shortest-lived_ozone_hole_in_5_years_closes_%28Copernicus_2025-12-26%29.png
Australia's #Antarctic scientists are racing to record crucial "baseline" population data on wildlife before the deadly H5 strain of bird flu arrives, so that any impacts can be measured.

Preparations are underway for the arrival of the deadly H5 strain of bird flu in the Australian Antarctic Territory, as scientists gather baseline population data so they can measure potential deaths among wildlife.
How Penguins Endure the Antarctic Winter

#Antarctica accounts to follow:
➡️ @PolarBremen - Research group monitoring sea ice in polar regions
➡️ @Ruth_Mottram (main) & @ruth_mottram@tilvids.com (videos) - Climate scientist studying ice & atmosphere in Antarctic, Arctic, Greenland
➡️ @RRSSirDavidAttenborough - Webcam on polar research vessel RRS Sir David Attenborough (the ship which was nearly named Boaty McBoatface)
➡️ @southpoleviews - Webcams showing images from various Antarctic research bases