Science in Antarctica
Learn more about the UK’s vibrant Antarctic research community
Antarctica
Discover all you need to know about the this enigmatic ice-covered wilderness at the bottom of our world. It’s a huge natural laboratory protected by the Antarctic Treaty and designated as a continent for science and peace.
The Antarctic Treaty
Find out why Antarctica is a natural reserve, devoted to peace and science
Science strategy
Polar Science for a Sustainable Planet
Operational strategy
Supporting science and managing our assets
Britain in Antarctica
Discover why Britain has the oldest territorial claim to the continent
Environmental protection
Find out how Antarctica's pristine environment is protected
Geography
Uncover the secrets of the largest and most pristine wilderness on Earth
Antarctic tourism
Learn more about responsible tourism in Antarctica
Antarctic wildlife
Discover the creatures that live in the coldest place on Earth
Latest publications
- Antarctic tipping points
- Winter warming in Antarctica
- Antarctica and climate change
- The Ozone Hole
- Antarctica’s hidden lakes
- Penguins and climate change
- Krill fishing and conservation in the Southern Ocean
- Marine Protected Areas
- Sea ice at both poles
- Larsen C Ice Shelf
- Sea-level rise
- Albatrosses
- Diversity in UK Polar Science – Polar Horizons Meeting Report
- The State of the Polar Oceans 2018
- Understanding Antarctica
Latest news
- New map reflects ice loss and name changes
- Ground beneath Thwaites Glacier mapped for first time
- Scientists track the epic flight of fledged albatross
- Update on construction season in Antarctica
- British Antarctic Survey completes Antarctic field season
- Invading insects transforming Antarctic soils
- Scientists named on TIME100 list for Antarctic research
- Exterior complete for new Antarctic science and operations facility
- Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica calves giant iceberg
- New emperor penguin colony discovered
- Celebrating the Festive Season in Antarctica
- New season begins for Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation programme
- ‘Sounds’ of the sun inspire an extraordinary new album
- Warming and acidification threatens organisms
- Research shows ‘danger zones’ for wandering albatrosses
- Celebrating Polar Pride Day 2022
- British Antarctic Survey’s 2022-2023 field season begins
- Antarctica drawing competition launches
- Learning about the first animals from life at the poles
- Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation Programme – change in leadership
- Midwinter Day 2022 in Antarctica
- Antarctic glaciers’ ice loss “unprecedented”
- Polar research ship returns to UK
- New map of Southern Ocean floor
- BAS’ 2021-2022 field season has ended
- Report highlights changes in Antarctica
- Couple tie the knot in Antarctica
- Wedding planned in British Antarctic Territory
- New aircraft investment supports polar science
- Researchers identify biggest threats to Larsen C ice shelf
- New link between greenhouse gases and sea-level rise
- RRS Sir David Attenborough completes ice trials
- Job opportunities in Antarctica
- Scientists discover Antarctica’s hidden geological past
- Drilling of oldest ice on Earth completed
- Antarctica as testing site ahead of mission to icy moons
- More fish in ‘twilight zone’ than previously thought
- Polar medals awarded to BAS staff
- Labs in Antarctica and Cambridge Receive Sustainability Award
- Invasive species ‘hitchhiking’ on ships threaten Antarctica’s unique ecosystems
- New polar research ship embodies ‘spirit of Shackleton’
- Celebrating Christmas in Antarctica 2021
- British Antarctic Survey’s 2021-2022 field season is underway
- RRS Sir David Attenborough arrives in Antarctica for the first time
- Antarctic seabird faces declining populations
- RRS Sir David Attenborough arrives in Falkland Islands
- Antarctica experiences rare total solar eclipse
- RRS Sir David Attenborough makes maiden voyage to Antarctica
- UK takes vaccines to Antarctica
- Falkland Islands Government and BAS work together on forthcoming Antarctic season
- Immersive science-art exhibition opens at Glasgow Science Centre
- Future of Life Award for ozone hole discovery and world’s “most successful environmental treaty”
- Chaotic formation of genetic islands among marine molluscs
- Warming Western Antarctic Peninsula waters impact plankton community
- Plastic pollution and ocean acidification reduce Antarctic krill development
- Climate change risk to emperor penguins
- UK and Australian new polar research ships rendezvous on sea trials
- Antarctic teams send best wishes to England football team
- New verified temperature record for Antarctic continent
- Celebrating Midwinter in Antarctica
- World’s experts report on tackling biodiversity and climate change
- Antarctica wasn’t as cold during the last ice age as previously thought, new study shows
- Rothera Research Station’s new wharf achieves first CEEQUAL award in Antarctica
- BAS staff recognised with Royal Society Fellowships
- Underwater robot reveals how Thwaites Glacier is melting
- BAM Nuttall and Sweco in new partnership to upgrade Antarctic Research Stations
- New autonomous robotic for RRS Sir David Attenborough
- RRS James Clark Ross makes final call to Falkland Islands
- Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica calves
- RRS James Clark Ross departs Antarctica for the final time
- Potential for life in lakes isolated beneath Antarctic ice
- Discovery of life beneath Antarctica’s ice shelves
- BAS Staff awarded the Polar Medal
- Opportunities for Antarctic research – Apply now
- RRS James Clark Ross on route to Antarctica
- Polar scientists and staff awarded place names in Antarctica
- Celebrating Antarctica Day 2020
- Climate extremes drive changes in Antarctic Bottom Water
- A68 iceberg heads towards South Georgia
- Microplastics ‘abundant’ in remote polar seas
- RRS Sir David Attenborough departs Cammell Laird for technical sea trials
- Research priorities for effective krill management
- Automated Halley monitors the ozone hole over Antarctica
- Dr Huw Griffiths awarded SCAR Medal for Education and Communication
- Scientists discover new penguin colonies from space
- Monitoring whales from space
- Pride Day declared on 18 November
- Celebrating Midwinter’s Day in Antarctica
- British Antarctic Survey season plan for 2020-21
- Antarctic homecoming – responding to COVID-19
- Climate change will turn coastal Antarctica green
- Sub-Antarctic island celebrates Shackleton Day with New Wharf for the RRS Sir David Attenborough
- Updated Mapping Datasets for Antarctica
- Earth Day 2020: The Song of the Ice
- New Antarctic Wharf Ready for the RRS Sir David Attenborough
- New building at Rothera breaks ground
- Predicting non-native ‘invasions’ in Antarctica
- Festive Greetings from Antarctica
- Antarctica: Getting Ready for RRS Sir David Attenborough
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