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Report highlights impact of changes in Antarctica

A new report published today (Tuesday 24 May) sends a strong message to countries responsible for Antarctic governance meeting this week in Berlin, that there’s a need for urgent action on minimising climate change impacts in Antarctica and their far-reaching global consequences.

BAS mapping data included in global collection

The latest British Antarctic Survey (BAS) Antarctic Digital Database (ADD) data will be included in a world leading collection of geographic information.

First science on board RRS Sir David Attenborough

Britain’s new polar ship, RRS Sir David Attenborough, has reached another exciting milestone, completing its first ever scientific assignment – retrieving a scientific mooring! RRS Sir David Attenborough is currently …

Juggling polar research and family life

It can be difficult for anyone to find the right balance between their career and family. For some jobs these challenges reach new levels when the role requires you to work away from home for months at a time. This is most apparent for careers in the Forces or the Merchant Navy, but it is also true for many people who work in jobs that require field work, such as polar science.

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RRS Sir David Attenborough webcam

RRS Sir David Attenborough webcam

RRS Sir David Attenborough
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UK Arctic Research Station webcam
Ny-Ålesund, Spitsbergen, Svalbard archipelago

UK Arctic Research Station
Ny-Ålesund, Spitsbergen, Svalbard archipelago
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King Edward Point Research Station webcam
King Edward Point, Cumberland East Bay, South Georgia

King Edward Point Research Station
King Edward Point, Cumberland East Bay, South Georgia
Bird Island Research Station webcam
Bird Island, South Georgia

Bird Island Research Station
Bird Island, South Georgia
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Rothera Research Station webcam
Rothera Point, Adelaide Island

Rothera Research Station
Rothera Point, Adelaide Island
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Halley VI Research Station webcam
Halley VI, Brunt Ice Shelf, Caird Coast

Halley VI Research Station
Halley VI, Brunt Ice Shelf, Caird Coast

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UK Arctic Research Station, Ny-Ålesund, Spitsbergen, Svalbard archipelago

King Edward Point Research Station, King Edward Point, Cumberland East Bay, South Georgia

Bird Island Research Station, Bird Island, South Georgia

Rothera Research Station, Rothera Point, Adelaide Island

Halley VI Research Station, Halley VI, Brunt Ice Shelf, Caird Coast

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Good luck @chrisaphys! #EGU22 https://t.co/ouGtDS3yck

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A new report co-authored by BAS' Peter Convey and @susie_hailey sends a strong message to delegates meeting at the… https://t.co/po2u5oQWjs

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It's Day 2 of #EGU22! First up from the @BAS_News team is Dorothea Moser. Her presentation explores how we can use… https://t.co/yVDiNJs3sw

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