Estimating humpback whale ages, November 2023
During November/December 2023, BAS PhD student Henry Slesser visited the laboratory of project collaborator Dr Emma Carroll, to learn how to estimate the ages of the humpback whales that have […]
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Benefits of 3D printing on board the RRS Sir David Attenborough
Read more of: Benefits of 3D printing on board the RRS Sir David AttenboroughTraditionally when working in a remote environment, we fall back on wood and glue to repair and modify parts onboard the RRS Sir David Attenborough. Quite often, the plastic components […]
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Abrolhos Bank fieldwork, Sept – Oct 2023
Read more of: Abrolhos Bank fieldwork, Sept – Oct 2023The first field leg of the project took place in Abrolhos Marine National Park, Brazil from 20 September to 17 October 2023, recording the body condition of humpback whales at […]
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Feeling the heat in Antarctica: the urgency of sea ice research
Read more of: Feeling the heat in Antarctica: the urgency of sea ice researchDr Robbie Mallett is a sea ice scientist, currently over-wintering at Rothera Research Station in Antarctica as part of an eight-month research campaign for the NERC DEFIANT project. Robbie explains the […]
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A Southern Ocean plastic puzzle – where is all the ocean plastic?
Read more of: A Southern Ocean plastic puzzle – where is all the ocean plastic?Where is all the ocean plastic? Eight million tonnes of plastic enter the ocean each year but only a small fraction of this (maybe even as low as 1%!) can […]
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Life on a subantarctic island: installing a new renewable energy system at Bird Island Research Station
Read more of: Life on a subantarctic island: installing a new renewable energy system at Bird Island Research StationBritish Antarctic Survey aims to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2040 and decarbonise our polar research stations by 2030. A key part of this project is to end the reliance on conventional […]
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Hi BAS, Happy Pride!
Read more of: Hi BAS, Happy Pride!Megan Monkman (she/her) is an Energy and Carbon Analyst at British Antarctic Survey working on decarbonisation and net zero projects. Here she writes about her experience in the gay community, […]
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Polar engineers keep our world running!
Read more of: Polar engineers keep our world running!Elen Jones joined British Antarctic Survey as the Director of the Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation Programme in April 2022 after 20 years as an Electrical Engineer in the railway, aerospace and construction industries. For this year’s International Day for Women in Engineering, Elen reflects on her experiences and the importance of encouraging others to join the field of engineering.
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The secret life of bees
Read more of: The secret life of beesWhen I think of bees, I picture a big, fuzzy bumblebee, lolling gently between flowers, or perhaps a honeybee, collecting as much pollen as possible. Maybe even a solitary bee, […]
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Life as a structural engineer in Antarctica
Read more of: Life as a structural engineer in AntarcticaConnie Pang is a Senior Structural Engineer at Ramboll and travelled to Antarctica this year to work as the Site Supervisor for the Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation Programme. Here she looks […]
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International Day of Women in Maritime
Read more of: International Day of Women in MaritimeToday, 18 May, is the IMO International Day of Women in Maritime – a day to celebrate and raise the profile of women who work at sea. Here at British […]
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BAS celebrates the Coronation
Read more of: BAS celebrates the CoronationThis weekend, BAS staff in Antarctica and on board RRS Sir David Attenborough celebrated the Coronation of King Charles III. On the RRS Sir David Attenborough RRS Sir David Attenborough spent the […]
