NEWS STORY: World Ozone Day
Today, 16 September, is the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. The date commemorates the signing of the Montreal Protocol, which sought to reduce atmospheric levels of […]
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NEWS STORY: Patagonian toothfish fishery
Read more of: NEWS STORY: Patagonian toothfish fisherySouth Georgia Patagonian toothfish fishery recertified with flying colours Following its five-yearly Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) assessment, the South Georgia Patagonian toothfish longline fishery has, for the third time, been […]
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NEWS STORY: Ice shelf break up explained
Read more of: NEWS STORY: Ice shelf break up explainedAntarctic Team Discovers Mechanism for Massive Ice Shelf Collapse New research has found that the cataclysmic break-up of a large floating ice shelf in the early 2000’s was primarily the […]
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NEWS STORY: Signs of ozone recovery
Read more of: NEWS STORY: Signs of ozone recoveryFirst signs of ozone layer recovery The ozone layer is showing the first signs of future recovery thanks to international action against ozone depleting substances, say the United Nations Environment […]
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NEWS STORY: Sea levels rising faster in Antarctica
Read more of: NEWS STORY: Sea levels rising faster in AntarcticaAntarctic sea-level rising faster than global rate A new study of satellite data from the last 19 years reveals that fresh water from melting glaciers has caused the sea-level around […]
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NEWS STORY: Priorities for Antarctic science
Read more of: NEWS STORY: Priorities for Antarctic scienceIn April 2014, the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) brought together scientists and policy-makers from 22 countries to agree future Antarctic research priorities. Through discussions, debate and voting, the […]
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NEWS STORY: Power-down update
Read more of: NEWS STORY: Power-down updateUPDATE Power-down at British Antarctic Survey Halley Research Station The 13 members of staff at Halley Research Station continue to remain safe and well following the power-down incident on 30 […]
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NEWS STORY: Power-down at Research Station
Read more of: NEWS STORY: Power-down at Research StationPower-down at British Antarctic Survey Halley Research Station – Statement British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is dealing with a serious operational incident at its Halley Research Station. On Wednesday 30 July […]
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NEWS STORY: Penguin Post Office
Read more of: NEWS STORY: Penguin Post OfficeThe Penguin Post Office, Bransfield House (Base A), is a little bit of Britain in Antarctica. Inside the British Base, run by the United Kingdom Antarctic Heritage Trust (UKAHT), the […]
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NEWS STORY: Antarctic Science Strategy
Read more of: NEWS STORY: Antarctic Science StrategyGovernment publishes UK Antarctic Science Strategy A framework document ‘UK Science in Antarctica 2014-2020‘ is published today (Wednesday 16 July). Prepared by the UK National Committee for Antarctic Research on […]
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NEWS STORY: Emperor Penguins’ adaptation skills
Read more of: NEWS STORY: Emperor Penguins’ adaptation skillsNew research using satellite images reveals that emperor penguins are more willing to relocate than previously thought A new study led by the University of Minnesota offers new insights on […]
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NEWS STORY: Midwinter’s Day in Antarctica
Read more of: NEWS STORY: Midwinter’s Day in AntarcticaMidwinter’s Day celebrations take place at Antarctic Research Stations Staff at the British Antarctic Survey are celebrating Midwinter’s Day in Antarctica. In a tradition which began in the days of […]
