Marine habitat maps important for Antarctica’s biodiversity
The UK government is committed to the long-term protection of over four million km2 of the world oceans which fall within the UK’s Overseas Territories. Prioritising which parts of the […]
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Blue mussel shape is a powerful indicator for environmental change
Read more of: Blue mussel shape is a powerful indicator for environmental changeTemperature, salinity and food supply are key influences on the shape of common blue mussels (Mytilus spp.), reveals a new study involving scientists from British Antarctic Survey. The research is […]
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Most detailed study of global climate variability around the world
Read more of: Most detailed study of global climate variability around the worldThe most comprehensive study of the variability of temperature globally is published this week in the journal Nature. It reveals the degree to which temperature fluctuations reduced from the last […]
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Celebrating 60 years of Antarctic science
Read more of: Celebrating 60 years of Antarctic scienceOur congratulations go to the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR), who this week celebrate six decades of successful international collaboration.
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Working together to make the Arctic more accessible for science
Read more of: Working together to make the Arctic more accessible for scienceFifteen research institutes from around the world, including British Antarctic Survey, have joined forces to allow scientists access to their polar ships to carry out marine-based research in the Arctic. […]
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Polar Medals awarded to BAS staff
Read more of: Polar Medals awarded to BAS staffThree British Antarctic Survey (BAS) staff have been awarded the Polar Medal, and one member of staff has been awarded a prestigious Second Clasp. The announcement was published last week […]
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Sea butterflies repair shell damage from ocean acidification
Read more of: Sea butterflies repair shell damage from ocean acidificationA new study of tiny marine snails called sea butterflies shows the great lengths these animals go to repair damage caused by ocean acidification. The paper, led by researchers at […]
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Scientists gather in Davos to highlight Arctic climate change
Read more of: Scientists gather in Davos to highlight Arctic climate changeA team of leading Arctic scientists – including British Antarctic Survey glaciologist Dr Jeremy Wilkinson – are gathering in Davos this week at the World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting (23-24 […]
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Life in the slow lane
Read more of: Life in the slow laneA new study from British Antarctic Survey shows how five common Antarctic marine invertebrates (animals without a backbone) use less energy to feed, grow and reproduce than their temperate and […]
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Year of Engineering 2018
Read more of: Year of Engineering 2018Take a closer look at Engineering in BAS
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Lanternfish reveal how ocean warming impacts the twilight zone
Read more of: Lanternfish reveal how ocean warming impacts the twilight zoneA new study from the British Antarctic Survey shows how lanternfish, small bioluminescent fish, are likely to respond to the warming of the Southern Ocean. Lanternfish are one of the […]
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New Year Honours for British Antarctic Survey scientist
Read more of: New Year Honours for British Antarctic Survey scientistOur congratulations go to Dr Phil Trathan who has been made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to Southern Ocean science and conservation. Dr […]
