Seabirds spend nearly 40% of their time in high seas
Albatrosses and large petrels spend 39% of their time in places where no single country has jurisdiction. The results come from a new global analysis of the year-round movements of […]
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Rock lobsters’ long-distance relationship
Read more of: Rock lobsters’ long-distance relationshipRock lobsters may have lived further north in the past, and may be vulnerable to climate change in the future, according to a new study published this month (March 2021). […]
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RRS James Clark Ross makes final call to Falkland Islands
Read more of: RRS James Clark Ross makes final call to Falkland IslandsToday (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. […]
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Glaciers accelerate in the Getz region of West Antarctica
Read more of: Glaciers accelerate in the Getz region of West AntarcticaGlaciers 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 […]
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Potential for life in lakes isolated beneath Antarctic ice
Read more of: Potential for life in lakes isolated beneath Antarctic iceIn 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 […]
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Celebrating International Day of Women & Girls in Science 2021
Read more of: Celebrating International Day of Women & Girls in Science 2021Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science (11 February), a celebration of women and girls in science led by UNESCO and UN-Women. “International Day of Women and […]
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RRS Sir David Attenborough heads to open sea for trials
Read more of: RRS Sir David Attenborough heads to open sea for trialsOn Sunday 7 February 2021 the UK’s most advanced polar research ship – RRS Sir David Attenborough – left Holyhead for sea trials.
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Using AI to track whales from space
Read more of: Using AI to track whales from spaceBritish Antarctic Survey (BAS) scientists will work with an Artificial Intelligence company after being awarded a contract from the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to support the protection of an endangered […]
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BAS Staff awarded the Polar Medal
Read more of: BAS Staff awarded the Polar MedalThree British Antarctic Survey (BAS) staff have been awarded the Polar Medal. The announcement was published last week (Friday 29 January) in the London Gazette. Polar Medal: Dr Jeremy Wilkinson […]
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Former Director, Dr Barry Heywood
Read more of: Former Director, Dr Barry HeywoodBritish Antarctic Survey is deeply sad to report that former Director, Dr Barry Heywood passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at home on Monday 25 January. He was 83. Barry had […]
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RRS Sir David Attenborough workboat wins international award
Read more of: RRS Sir David Attenborough workboat wins international awardRRS Sir David Attenborough’s workboat, Terror, has won Best Landing Craft in the 2020 Work Boat World Awards. The boats were judged on the design, build and functionality of the […]
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Evaluation concludes BAS research is ‘world leading’
Read more of: Evaluation concludes BAS research is ‘world leading’An evaluation of British Antarctic Survey (BAS) has provided an objective assessment of its research excellence and impact. It concludes BAS is ‘world leading’ and ‘internationally excellent’. Two independent panels […]
