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Iceberg floats toward South Georgia, puts wildlife at risk – WAOW

LONDON (AP) — A giant iceberg the size of the U.S. state of Delaware is floating toward the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia, raising fears it could indirectly…

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LONDON (AP) A giant iceberg the size of the U.S. state of Delaware is floating toward the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia, raising fears it could indirectly endanger young wildlife. The British Antarctic Survey said Wednesday it is concerned the iceberg may run aground near the island and prevent land-based marine predators from reaching food supplies and returning to their offspring. An ecologist with the Antarctic Survey said if seals and penguins have to take a big detour to find food,…

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