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FOR KIDS: Icy inns at Earth’s end
Intrepid researchers discover icebergs host large and lively communities of life
Web edition: October 1, 2012
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Penguins like icebergs because they offer a safe perch in waters full of food — and foes.
Nate Biletnikoff/NSF
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, reminding us once again of the deadly threat icebergs can pose to life.
Still, the bad reputation icebergs sometimes have isn’t entirely deserved — even if the scientists who study these floating islands of ice are the first to admit just how risky they can be. These same experts have been making many interesting observations about how beneficial icebergs can be for sea life.
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