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YubaNet reported a study published by the British Antarctic Survey that found all penguin species are at risk due to habitat destruction. There have been major population declines of many penguin species in the last two decades. The article reports

scientists recommend the adoption of measures to mitigate against a range of effects including; food scarcity (where fisheries compete for the same resources), being caught in fishing nets, oil pollution and climate change. This could include the establishment of marine protected areas, although the authors acknowledge this might not always be practical. A number of other ecologically based management methods could also be implemented.

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