Occurred Nov 12, 2026, 10:51:00 AM UTC

First published Nov 13, 2026, 12:55:16 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 13, 2026, 12:55:16 AM UTC

British Antarctic Survey begins a season featuring the largest-ever penguin census

The British Antarctic Survey began its 2026/27 research season in late October. It includes a penguin census described as the largest ever carried out on the continent, with flights from Rothera and Chile’s Marsh station on King George Island.

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The season includes a continent-wide penguin census identified in the source as the largest ever conducted there.

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