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Photographer Takes Pictures of Adorable Ross Seal Swimming in Antarctica

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Close-up underwater photo of a seal swimming near an ice shelf, its face and one fin clearly visible, with blue water and ice in the background.

The first photograph of a Ross seal swimming underwater. | Photo by Justin Hofman A photographer has captured the first images of the rare and adorable Ross seal swimming in the icy waters of Antarctica. Justin Hofman spent 16 seasons diving on cruise ships as part of his role as an oceanographer. At that time, … Read more

The world’s population is pushing the Earth into the past

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The world's population is pushing the Earth into the past

Getty Images The world has exceeded its capacity to sustainably support the world’s population, with new research warning of increasing pressure on food security, climate stability and human health. However, slowing population growth and increasing global awareness can still give people hope. Published in Environmental Research LettersThe study shows that humans have pushed well beyond … Read more