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George Day has been compiling and analysing all the Bird Island whale observations since 1979. During that time, eight species of whales were seen with southern right whales having the most sightings followed by humpback whales and then minke whales.
Besides our busy schedules, here on Bird Island we try to whale watch at every available opportunity. The sheer cliffs on the North side of the island provide an excellent […]
Glaciers are huge sources of nutrients that act as the building blocks of life. How will this source of nutrients change in a warming world?
When news broke that Antarctica had gained ice mass between 2021 and 2023, it sparked debate across comment sections worldwide. How could the continent be gaining ice when we’re constantly […]
This free event was held at the Discovery Point and V&A Dundee to show the Whale Memorial sculpture and launch the Whaler’s Memory.
Project Leader Dr Jennifer Jackson, Project Partner and field team member Dr Joanna Kershaw, and Project Manager Stephanie Martin were invited by South Georgia Heritage Trust/Friends of South Georgia Island […]
In January, we finally deployed two of the acoustic moorings in Cumberland Bay. This was after almost a year and a half in delays mainly due to large icebergs in the area.
The world of albatross tracking has come a long way in 60 years. But one thing has sadly remained the same – the numbers of these iconic birds is still decreasing.
Antarctica is no longer the last unspoiled frontier: researchers are now documenting microscopic fragments in the oceans, animals and ice.
An eye-witness account of a major logistics operation to collect scientific cargo by ice, sea and air in one of the world’s harshest environments.
There’s more machinery than you think involved in running an Antarctic research station – and keeping the vehicles moving are a team of hardy and inventive engineers.
This Neurodiversity Celebration Week, Claudette Lopez, Natalia Ford and Lou Robinson share their experiences as neurodiverse people working in a supportive, positive environment. “Making our spaces inclusive, and introducing things […]
