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1. “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.

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2. “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 […]

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3. 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.

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4. Championing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

   Geraldine Hough, Human Resources Project Officer for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion tells us more about her average day at work

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5. Equality, diversity and inclusion – a personal view

   As part of our celebration of International Women’s Day 2019 Mariella Giancola, Head of HR at British Antarctic Survey (BAS), gives us a personal insight into why she is passionate […]

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6. Another research expedition but this time quite different

   Dr Claus-Dieter Hillenbrand is a marine geologist at British Antarctic Survey (BAS). He is one of two UK scientists participating in International Ocean Discovery (IODP) Expedition 379 to the Amundsen […]

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7. Persistence and brilliant engineering

   Nadescha Zwerschke is a marine biologist, who was travelling on the RRS James Clark Ross (JCR) as part of the ICEBERGS 2 cruise in December 2018. Having left Burdwood Bank […]

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8. Drilling for success

   In January 2019 a science and engineering team drilled over two kilometres through the ice sheet in West Antarctica using hot water.  It was the first time they had done this […]

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9. Blog: A research cruise and my gateway to Antarctica

   ICEBERGS2 – a research cruise and my gateway to Antarctica Nadescha Zwerschke is a marine biologist travelling on the RRS James Clark Ross to Antarctica I’ve only recently started my […]

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10. Blog: The artistry of Antarctic logistics

    Earth’s Final Frontier – the title given to the frozen continent by journalists and academics alike, and with good reason. Antarctica stands resolute and alone, separated from mainland South America […]

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11. Living my dream of working in Antarctica

    Plant operator and enthusiastic environmentalist Matt Southworth finds his dream of working in Antarctica coming true!

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12. Training in Norway

    Ship Communication Officer tells us how the crew are preparing for their roles on board

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