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“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.

Marine research expedition sets sail for the South Atlantic

A team of scientists set sail this week (12 March) for the remote South Atlantic islands of Tristan da Cunha and St Helena. This mission is part of BAS’ commitment …

BBC Radio 4 Today Programme in the Arctic

The NERC Arctic Station in Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard, is delighted to be hosting the BBC Radio 4 Today Programme this week (12-14 March 2019), including science editor Tom Feilden and presenter …

Brunt Ice Shelf movement

Check out latest satellite image animation of pirouetting iceberg

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Listen to BAS climate scientist Dr Bianca Perren talk about glacier retreat in the #Arctic with @Marthakearney on t… https://t.co/n55CfgqIg5

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Today Climate Modeller @JamesPope10 is taking part in @imascientist LIVE! Find out more about Jame's work here:… https://t.co/7sBomFkGbI

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Having completed atmospheric methane sampling over the Llanos de Moxos wetlands as part of project MOYA, BAS… https://t.co/nAJzcTBcLs

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Dr Claus-Dieter Hillenbrand, is on @TheJR in the #AmundsenSea He tells us more about what happens once a sediment c… https://t.co/nQ28IeE2Xh

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“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

Marine research expedition sets sail for the South Atlantic

BBC Radio 4 Today Programme in the Arctic

Brunt Ice Shelf movement

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“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

Marine research expedition sets sail for the South Atlantic

BBC Radio 4 Today Programme in the Arctic

Brunt Ice Shelf movement

Webcams

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Working with BAS

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