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Trees and other vegetation spew aerosols, too. But because Antarctica lacks trees and doesn’t have much vegetation at all, the aerosols from penguin guano and phytoplankton can make quite an impact.
As the wind shifted, wafting gases from Adélie penguin poop, researchers in Antarctica noticed that a fog formed within a few hours. Updated June 8, 2025 at 9:02 AM EDT.
Penguin poop helps create, cultivate life in Antarctica, study claims By Ann Schmidt Fox News Published May 9, 2019 7:56pm EDT | Updated May 9, 2019 7:57pm EDT ...
In Antarctica, researchers have found patches of life, sustained in large part by droppings from seals and penguins. Changes in those populations could have ripple effects down the ecosystem.
In places like Antarctica, small things can make a difference. Scientists are finding that penguin waste is helping form clouds, which could be offsetting the effects of climate change.
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