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Antarctica: Life on the Frozen Continent

Victoria University of Wellington via edX

Overview

Journey with us to Antarctica, as Veronika Meduna joins biologists studying wildlife, and Dr Rebecca Priestley introduces some of the researchers and artists working on the coldest, driest, windiest continent on Earth.

Visit the southern-most colony of Adélie penguins at Cape Royds, where biologists have been monitoring the birds since the 1960s. Then, observe orca and Weddell seals, as well as lesser known, tiny creatures that have evolved different strategies to survive the harshest winter conditions in a freeze-dried state.

Hear from natural scientists, social scientists and artists working on the frozen continent, and learn about the methods used to monitor human impact and what is being done to protect this fragile ecosystem.

Through lectures filmed on location on Ross Island and in the McMurdo Dry Valleys of Antarctica, you’ll gain an intimate understanding of how both animals and humans adapt to life in one of the world’s harshest, and most breathtaking environments.

Taught by

Rebecca Priestley and Veronika Meduna

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  • Fascinating course. Great lecturers and guest lecturers. I appreciated the video interviewing format, as opposed to a person-in-front-of-a-chalkboard.

    Only regret was the lack of information on the charismatic giant flat worms that live on the ocean floors. They deserve their own lecture

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