Ice block is 90 km from the island and tends to enrich the marine ecosystem, increasing the availability of nutrients
The largest iceberg in the world, named A23A, ran into the island of Georgia do Sul, a British overseas territory, after navigating the Antarctic Ocean since 2020.
According to information released by (British Antarctic Survey) on Tuesday (4.mar.2025), the body has almost 1 trillion metric tons and an area of 3,672 square kilometers.
Originated from the Filchner Ice Platform in Antarctica in 1986, Iceberg remained in the Weddell Sea near the continent for over 3 decades. His progression was interrupted by a submarine mountain, delaying his movement to the north.
Initially, there were concerns that the A23A could obstruct the seals and penguin food areas in Southern Georgia. However, the iceberg seems to be firmly stranded on the continental shelf, about 90 kilometers from the coast. See where Georgia do Sul is:
Andrew Meijers, Bas Oceanographer, expressed optimism, suggesting that the bending of the largest iceberg in the sea should not significantly impact local wildlife.
“Nutrients agitated by melting can increase food availability to the entire regional ecosystem, including penguins and seals. We have several ongoing studies analyzing exactly how the ‘megabergs’ influence the ocean circulation, its chemistry and the ecosystems they support ”he explained.
