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Scientists map ‘deepest’ parts of Southern Ocean

A team of researchers led by British Antarctic Survey has for the first time mapped the deepest part of the South Sandwich Trench in the Southern Ocean. This part of …

“Core on deck” – Analysis begins

Dr Claus-Dieter Hillenbrand tells us more about what happens once a sediment core has been recovered from the seafloor.

“Core on deck” – a welcome announcement

Dr Claus-Dieter Hillenbrand describes what it’s like drilling sediment cores on International Ocean Discovery (IODP) Expedition 379 in the Amundsen Sea, West Antarctica. Since the 31st of January we have …

Construction of new wharf begins as first frame is lowered into place

A major milestone has been reached in the construction of a new wharf at Rothera Research Station. The first of 20 steel frames, forming the skeleten of the new structure, has been lowered into place in a piece of precision engineering.

Studying methane emissions in Bolivia

Dr James France has just completed a week-long flying campaign using one of the BAS Twin Otters fitted with scientific instrumentation. Find out more about his experience.

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Scientists map ‘deepest’ parts of Southern Ocean

“Core on deck” – Analysis begins

“Core on deck” – a welcome announcement

Construction of new wharf begins as first frame is lowered into place

Studying methane emissions in Bolivia

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Scientists map ‘deepest’ parts of Southern Ocean

“Core on deck” – Analysis begins

“Core on deck” – a welcome announcement

Construction of new wharf begins as first frame is lowered into place

Studying methane emissions in Bolivia

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