ANTARCTICA
Antarctica Ecosystem
"Much of the ocean around Antarctica is ice-covered for half the year, and the temperature is near freezing all year. Yet the sea here is full of life, from microscopic algae to shrimp like krill to large predators that depend on them. This is one of the most abundant oceans on earth, and its cycle of production is tied to the change in seasons."
Learn more about Antarctica's diverse ecosystem and view an interactive summer or winter ecosystem here.
Learn more about Antarctica's diverse ecosystem and view an interactive summer or winter ecosystem here.
Who eats who in Antarctica?
The inhabitants of Antarctica’s waters depend on different plants and other organisms for their food. Many of them have a mixed diet. At the same time, they can be the favorite food of other organisms that prey on them.
Which plants or animals eat or are eaten by others is called a food web. Learn more about Antarctica Food Web in this area.
Other links:
Cool Web's Antarctica Food Web
