CRHS students were invited to design a flag that represented Antarctica for the UK Polar Network Antarctica Day Flag Competition. Congratulations to the following students whose flags made it all the way to Antarctica -
Ryan
Breeshey
Bella
Rosie
Sophie
Cosmo
Franzine
Oliver
Milly
Harrison
Each student will get a copy of this certificate.
In the photos are Emily Rowlands, Angelika Slomska and Ryan Saunders. Emily and Angelika are Polar marine ecologists investigating plastic pollution from the surface to the deep waters of the Southern Ocean, which surrounds Antarctica. They also research the impact of plastic pollution on Antarctic krill. Krill are one of the most important animals in the Southern Ocean since most other animals including whales, seals, and penguins feed on them. Ryan led the science expedition which is part of a long-term study exploring the distribution and abundance of Antarctic krill. The data collected helps them understand the influences of climate change, fishing pressure and predation on this important Antarctic animal.