Emperor Penguins and Climate Change

The video discusses the impact of climate change on emperor penguins in Antarctica, focusing on the decline of sea ice and its effects on penguin populations. Research by scientists like Stephanie Jenouvrier and Hal Caswell highlights the risks of extinction if current trends continue. The video emphasizes the need for global action to mitigate climate change and protect penguin habitats.

What is the primary threat to emperor penguins as discussed in the video?

• Lack of food resources

• Melting sea ice due to climate change

• Predation by seals

• Human hunting

Which research station is mentioned in the study of emperor penguins?

• McMurdo Station

• Palmer Station

• Terre Adélie

• Rothera Research Station

What historical event in the 1970s affected the emperor penguin population?

• An oil spill

• A volcanic eruption

• A decline in sea ice by about 10% or 11%

• A significant increase in predation

What is the predicted temperature rise over the next century if greenhouse gas emissions continue?

• 1 to 5 degrees Fahrenheit

• 2 to more than 11 degrees Fahrenheit

• 5 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit

• 11 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit

What is suggested as necessary to help save the emperor penguins?

• Increased tourism to Antarctica

• Introducing new penguin species

• Coordinated global action to reduce emissions

• Building more research stations