Penguins on Antarctic snow with visible algal blooms

Penguin Guano Accelerates Antarctic Snow Melt by Feeding Algal Blooms

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Researchers have discovered that penguin guano contributes to faster snow melt in Antarctica by promoting algal blooms. These algal blooms absorb significantly more solar energy, increasing the rate at which snow melts. This finding highlights a biological factor influencing Antarctic ice dynamics.

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