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RRS James Clark Ross makes final call to Falkland Islands

Today (Monday 1 March 2021) the RRS James Clark Ross (JCR) makes her final call to her home port of the Falkland Islands. After 30 years of service, the JCR will be sold at the end of her 20/21 Antarctic season. …

Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica calves

A huge iceberg (1270 km²) the size of the county of Bedfordshire has broken off the 150-m thick Brunt Ice Shelf, almost a decade after scientists at British Antarctic Survey …

RRS James Clark Ross departs Antarctica for the final time

On Friday 19 February 2021 the RRS James Clark Ross made her final call to Rothera Research Station. After 30 years of service, the JCR will be sold at the end of the …

Glaciers accelerate in the Getz region of West Antarctica

Glaciers in West Antarctica are moving more quickly from land into the ocean, contributing to rising global sea levels. A 25-year record of satellite observations has been used to show …

Potential for life in lakes isolated beneath Antarctic ice

In a study published in Science Advances, researchers from Imperial College London, the University of Lyon and the British Antarctic Survey have shown Antarctic subglacial lakes may be more hospitable …

Robotic gliders deployed on giant iceberg mission

Scientists have completed the first phase of a research mission to determine the impact of the giant A-68a iceberg on one of the world’s most important ecosystems. A team of …

Discovery of life beneath Antarctica’s ice shelves

Far underneath the ice shelves of the Antarctic, there’s more life than expected, finds a recent study in the journal Frontiers in Marine Science, published this week (15 February 2021). …

Blog: Launching the Port Lockroy Data Portal

Scientific Data Manager Claudia Havranek, UK Polar Data Centre, presents the Port Lockroy Data Portal. Port Lockroy, Goudier Island, is a popular Antarctic tourist destination. Over the past 20 years …

RRS Sir David Attenborough heads to open sea for trials

On Sunday 7 February 2021 the UK’s most advanced polar research ship – RRS Sir David Attenborough - left Holyhead for sea trials.

Diversity in UK Polar Science Initiative

The Diversity in UK Polar Science initiative aims to increase representation of people from under-represented groups engaged in Polar Science.

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Changes in Atlantic currents may have dire climate implications for the next century | by BAS oceanographer Andrew… https://t.co/0d43WomugF

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Covid restrictions in the Falklands allow outdoor gatherings - thanks to everyone that braved the rain to send her off!

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👋 to the #FalklandIslands Last night the #RRSJamesClarkRoss 🚢 departed the Falkland Islands for the final time. Af… https://t.co/VBeYq9F7hs

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