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Antarctica’s sea ice could impact seabirds’ food supply

Antarctica’s rapidly receding sea ice could have a negative impact on the food supply of seabirds that breed hundreds of miles away from the continent. New research led by the …

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Get your Ticket to Antarctica!

Your name will go on a journey to the frozen wilderness! New project seeks to inspire, educate and entertain the public about Antarctica. Do you dream of visiting Antarctica? Well, …

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UK Antarctic Science Conference 2024

The British Antarctic Survey will host the 2024 UK Antarctic Science Conference, October 1st to the 3rd. As has been tradition in the past, our conference will have a linear schedule to give exposure on different aspects of Antarctic Science to the whole community.

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Beyond the Ice: When scientists talk about the climate

This edition of Beyond the Ice is made up of highlights from a round-table discussion about communicating climate science in the media. You can listen to the full conversation on …

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Iceworld Podcast

Out now, ‘Ash Shinn is looking after your Antarctic research station’ – an interview with mechanical technician Ash Shinn from King Edward Point. Iceworld is available on your preferred podcast …

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RRS Sir David Attenborough
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Ny-Ålesund, Spitsbergen, Svalbard archipelago

UK Arctic Research Station

Ny-Ålesund, Spitsbergen, Svalbard archipelago
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King Edward Point, Cumberland East Bay, South Georgia

King Edward Point Research Station

King Edward Point, Cumberland East Bay, South Georgia
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Bird Island, South Georgia

Bird Island Research Station

Bird Island, South Georgia
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Rothera Point, Adelaide Island

Rothera Research Station

Rothera Point, Adelaide Island
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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