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201767 minGdocumentary

Climate Change Animals

The Penguin Counters

201767 minGdocumentary

A team of field biologists counts penguin populations across Antarctica to assess the effects of climate change and ocean health.

Climate Change Animals

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Harriet Gordon Getzels

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A team of field biologists counts penguin populations across Antarctica to assess the effects of climate change and ocean health.

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Peter Getzelsdirector

Harriet Gordon Getzelsdirector

Harriet Gordon Getzelswriter

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Ron Naveen leads a team of field biologists across Antarctica, a region known for its extreme conditions. They use low-tech gear to count penguin populations, which serve as indicators of climate change and ocean health. From the southern tip of Argentina to Deception Island, the team faces treacherous environments while pursuing their mission. Naveen's 30-year commitment to this fragile ecosystem reflects a deep concern for its future and the role of penguins in understanding human survival.

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