How Antarctic whales are helping us understand more about climate change | BBC News

Inside the bodies of humpback whales are clues about how climate change is transforming Antarctica. In the rich, freezing seas off the peninsula, penguins, seals and many whales feed on Antarctic krill. These diminutive, almost unimaginably numerous, shrimp-like creatures thrive under sea ice. As the climate warms up, scientists are racing to understand what that means for this ice-dependent food supply. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news Written and presented by Victoria Gill Produced by Katie Stephens Filmed and edited by Phill Edwards Antarctic drone footage: © UCSC / WWF / Chris Johnson. Imagery collected under scientific permits, NMFS 23095 / ACA 2021-006. Underwater footage by Alanah Kilner and Emily Gregory Colombia drone footage: Dr Fredrick/Fundación Macuáticos Colombia Krill footage: Australian Antarctic Division 📷: Chris Johnson/WWF/UCSC/Research under NOAA permit #Antarctica #ClimateChange #BBCNews