High levels of pollutants in Antarctic snow
Scientists have recorded markedly increased levels of ‘fluorinated forever chemicals’ in Antarctic snow which are thought to have originated from the use of CFC-replacements.
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Scientists begin work counting Arctic walrus
Read more of: Scientists begin work counting Arctic walrusResearchers are heading to the Arctic to begin fieldwork to study walrus populations for the next stage in the Walrus from Space project.
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Experts predict future biodiversity threats
Read more of: Experts predict future biodiversity threatsA new study featuring contributions from British Antarctic Survey (BAS) scientists has predicted the top emerging threats to ocean biodiversity over the coming decades.
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Report highlights changes in Antarctica
Read more of: Report highlights changes in AntarcticaA new report published today (Tuesday 24 May) sends a strong message to countries responsible for Antarctic governance meeting this week in Berlin, that there’s a need for urgent action on minimising climate change impacts in Antarctica and their far-reaching global consequences.
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Couple tie the knot in Antarctica
Read more of: Couple tie the knot in AntarcticaRRS Sir David Attenborough stewards Eric Bourne and Stephen Carpenter, tied the knot yesterday (Sunday 24 April) at British Antarctic Survey’s (BAS) Rothera Research Station. It is the first same-sex […]
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New aircraft investment supports polar science
Read more of: New aircraft investment supports polar scienceOn 17 March 2022, Professor Dame Jane Francis, Director of the British Antarctic Survey, Nigel Bird, Director of Major Programmes at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and Brian Love, Chief […]
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New link between greenhouse gases and sea-level rise
Read more of: New link between greenhouse gases and sea-level riseResearchers have used advanced ocean modelling techniques to reveal how greenhouse gas emissions contribute to warmer oceans and resulting melting of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet.
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RRS Sir David Attenborough completes ice trials
Read more of: RRS Sir David Attenborough completes ice trialsThe RRS Sir David Attenborough completes ice trials during its maiden voyage to Antarctica – a critical milestone in the commissioning of Britain’s new polar ship. This is the first […]
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‘Mega iceberg’ releases billions of tonnes of fresh water into ocean
Read more of: ‘Mega iceberg’ releases billions of tonnes of fresh water into oceanScientists monitoring the giant A68a iceberg from space reveal that a huge amount of fresh water was released as it melted around the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia. An […]
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Invasive species ‘hitchhiking’ on ships threaten Antarctica’s unique ecosystems
Read more of: Invasive species ‘hitchhiking’ on ships threaten Antarctica’s unique ecosystemsMarine life hitching a ride on ocean-crossing ships poses a threat to Antarctica’s pristine ecosystems, with the potential for invasive species to arrive from almost anywhere across the globe, say […]
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Abundance of life discovered beneath an Antarctic ice shelf
Read more of: Abundance of life discovered beneath an Antarctic ice shelfFar beneath the ice shelves of the Antarctic, there is more marine life than expected, finds a recent study in the journal Current Biology, published this week (20 December 2021). […]
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RRS Sir David Attenborough makes maiden voyage to Antarctica
Read more of: RRS Sir David Attenborough makes maiden voyage to AntarcticaBritain’s new polar research ship, the RRS Sir David Attenborough, departs the UK this week for its maiden voyage to Antarctica. It will leave Harwich today (16 November), with 66 […]
