Stefano Schiaparelli

Meiofaunal communities flourish in Antarctic marine sediments despite the harsh environmental conditions

This study finds high meiofaunal diversity in Antarctic marine sediments, driven by habitat type rather than environmental variables, and suggests limited taxonomic resolution of the 18S marker explains apparent global dispersal.

Gaps and Advances in Long-Term Monitoring of Antarctic Near-Shore and Terrestrial Ecosystems

The paper reviews long-term monitoring efforts in Antarctic near-shore and terrestrial ecosystems, identifies gaps, and recommends standardized protocols and increased collaboration to improve data collection.