Penguin poop turning Antarctica green, accelerating ice melt

Washington: Penguin droppings are helping microscopic algae flourish across Antarctica’s snowy coastline, creating colourful blooms that absorb more sunlight and could accelerate snowmelt. A new study suggests that nutrients deposited by penguins and other seabirds may contribute to the expansion of ice-free areas along the Antarctic Peninsula. Snow algae produce striking red and green patches