Proposal Overview
- Research Topic: Penguin population shifts & climate drivers
- Scope: Spatio-temporal pattern mining, dynamic climate data, ecological impact
- Datasets: Climate Data Online API, British Antarctic Survey API, Antarctic Penguin Population Database, and Antarctic Sea Ice Extent databases.
- Research Questions:
- How have penguin populations shifted spatially over the past 20 years?
Credit: Natalie Renier, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
- Correlation between sea ice extent and colony size?
- Are temperature anomalies associated with increased colony migration?
- Which regions show the most significant population decline?
- How does snow cover variability affect breeding success?
- Are wind patterns influencing habitat selection?
- Impact of human activities (research stations, tourism)?
- Predict future colony locations based on climate trends?
- Are some penguin species more resilient to environmental stressors?
- Spatio-temporal patterns indicating early signs of population decline?
- Deliverables: Interactive dashboard, analysis report, visualizations
- Stakeholders: Scientists, conservationists, policymakers