
News & Updates from Oceanites’
Antarctic Penguin Research
Stay connected with the latest updates from the world’s longest-running Antarctic penguin monitoring program. Here you’ll find Oceanites news, press coverage, scientific highlights, and open-access resources that demonstrate how long-term Antarctic research continues to inform conservation, policy, and public understanding.
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This page brings together verified media coverage, scientific publications, and research outputs from Oceanites’ field-based penguin monitoring, offering journalists, researchers, educators, and partners a trusted reference point for science-based Antarctic conservation.
In the News
Features, interviews, and media coverage highlighting Oceanites’ Antarctic field research and its global impact on penguin conservation and climate science.
Climate & Penguin Conservation Coverage
PBS NewsHour – April 3, 2019
Antarctic penguins have existed for 60 million years. Can they survive climate change?
CBS News – April 25, 2017
Antarctica’s penguins are in trouble, new report shows
Hindustan Times – July 5, 2007
As ice melts, penguins starve to death
2024 – Discovery of a New Penguin Colony
March 8, 2024
Viking/Oceanites team find new penguin colony in Antarctica
March 13, 2024
A Commercial Cruise Line Helped Discover a New Colony of Penguins in Antarctica
March 5, 2024
Viking Expedition Team Announces Discovery Of New Penguin Colony In Antarctica
March 6, 2024
Viking Announces Discovery of New Penguin Colony in Antarctica
2024 – Discovery of a New Penguin Colony
March 8, 2024
Viking/Oceanites team find new penguin colony in Antarctica
March 13, 2024
A Commercial Cruise Line Helped Discover a New Colony of Penguins in Antarctica
March 5, 2024
Viking Expedition Team Announces Discovery Of New Penguin Colony In Antarctica
March 6, 2024
Viking Announces Discovery of New Penguin Colony in Antarctica
Climate & Penguin Conservation Coverage
PBS NewsHour – April 3, 2019
Antarctic penguins have existed for 60 million years. Can they survive climate change?
CBS News – April 25, 2017
Antarctica’s penguins are in trouble, new report shows
Hindustan Times – July 5, 2007
As ice melts, penguins starve to death
Long-Form Features & Profiles
New York Times – April 20, 2017
“The Penguin Counters,” Cheery in Treacherous Conditions
Journalists and collaborators are welcome to contact our communications team for interviews, images, and background information on Antarctic science, penguin conservation, and climate data.
Reports & Publications
Oceanites publishes open-access Antarctic research publications and long-term penguin population reports used by scientists, policymakers, educators, and conservation organizations worldwide.
These resources reflect decades of continuous monitoring across the Antarctic Peninsula and support science-based decision-making across the Antarctic Treaty System.
Featured Film: The Penguin Counters
A Documentary Grounded in Real Antarctic Field Research
Veteran filmmakers Harriet Gordon and Peter Getzels joined Oceanites founder Ron Naveen in Antarctica to document the human side of penguin monitoring and conservation science. The resulting 62-minute feature film captures how long-term data collection translates into global awareness and policy relevance.
Reviews

New York Times: “The Penguin Counters,” Cheery in Treacherous Conditions! See it here

Salon: The 10 Best Penguin Movies Ever Made! See it here
Awards & Festival Recognition
Mexico International Film Festival – Grand Jury Award
Esperanza International Film Festival – Audience Choice Award
British Documentary Film Festival – Wild Animal Award
Environmental Film Festival, Washington DC
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
UN Climate Change Conference (COP15), Paris 2015
Blue Ocean Film Festival, Monaco
Hebrides International Film Festival, Scotland
Great Lakes Environmental Film Festival, Milwaukee
Pittsburgh Independent Film Festival

Why These Updates Matter
Oceanites’ work sits at the intersection of science, conservation, and global decision-making. The updates, publications, and media features shared here document how long-term Antarctic field research informs real-world action.
From tracking penguin population trends to supporting science-based conservation policy, these materials demonstrate how open-access data strengthens global understanding of climate change in Antarctica.
Researchers rely on this information to assess ecosystem health, journalists use it to communicate complex science clearly, and policymakers reference it when shaping protections for Antarctic wildlife and marine ecosystems.
By bringing these resources together in one place, Oceanites ensures transparency, accountability, and access to trusted Antarctic research for anyone seeking reliable insight into how the planet is changing.
