Antarctica: A Recovering Ecosystem Once the heart of the global whaling industry, Antarctica came dangerously close to losing its whales forever. By the mid-20th century, commercial whaling had killed more than 2 million whales in the Southern Ocean—pushing species like the blue whale and fin whale to the edge of extinction. But the ocean is resilient. Since the international whaling ban in 1986, whale populations have begun to slowly recover. Every breach, every song, every calf born is a sign

For the first time in decades, Antarctica gained ice — over 100 billion tons in just one year. 🧊 In a world where we’re used to hearing about melting and loss, this surprising shift has scientists paying close attention. Of course, one good year doesn’t erase long-term trends. But it’s a powerful reminder that Earth’s systems are complex… and full of surprises. Nature isn’t done teaching us yet. 🐧✨ Do you think this is a hopeful sign, or just a rare exception? #Antarctica #ClimateNews #NatureS