Study of penguin colonies at Antarctic island shows decline
Results from a 21-year study into the breeding success of gentoo penguins at a well-known tourist site in Antarctica, reveal a 25% reduction in breeding pairs and a decrease of […]
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Endangered native oyster helped by invasive species
Read more of: Endangered native oyster helped by invasive speciesThe presence of invasive oysters can support an endangered native oyster species in certain situations, a team led by a British Antarctic Survey scientist has found. The result was a […]
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Increase in plastics reaching remote South Atlantic Islands
Read more of: Increase in plastics reaching remote South Atlantic IslandsThe amount of plastic washing up onto the shores of remote South Atlantic islands is 10 times greater than it was a decade ago, according to new research published today […]
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Our experts comment on IPCC report
Read more of: Our experts comment on IPCC reportExpert comment on IPCC Special Report
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Medical Evacuation Successfully Completed
Read more of: Medical Evacuation Successfully CompletedA medical evacuation from the British Antarctic Survey’s (BAS) Rothera Research Station was successfully completed this weekend. The evacuation was a precautionary measure in order for the patient to be […]
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Practice makes perfect
Read more of: Practice makes perfectThe construction team responsible for building a new Antarctic wharf at Rothera Research Station have been practicing full-scale assembly of the 30 tonne steel rigs in Southampton before deployment South. […]
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World Ozone Day – 16th September
Read more of: World Ozone Day – 16th SeptemberThe 2018 ozone hole began forming in late August and won’t reach its largest for over a fortnight. Already it covers most of the Antarctic continent, an area of 14 […]
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Challenger Medal award
Read more of: Challenger Medal awardThe prestigious Challenger Medal for excellence in marine science has been awarded to British Antarctic Survey (BAS) oceanographer Professor Mike Meredith. Presented every two years by the Challenger Society – […]
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BAS wins National Capability Funding
Read more of: BAS wins National Capability FundingThe British Antarctic Survey has been awarded National Capability funds for polar science which will strengthen UK national security, resilience, economic growth and societal benefit
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Plastic solutions: workshop at BAS
Read more of: Plastic solutions: workshop at BASPeople, Plastics and the Planet is an international workshop to tackle the global plastic waste problem taking place at British Antarctic Survey’s Aurora Innovation Centre from 18th – 21st September 2018. Organised by BAS, Cambridge University and Value in Enterprise offers the unique opportunity for scientists and entrepreneurs to spend four days developing and testing ideas to address challenges posed by plastics in our environment.
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New map of South Georgia wins award
Read more of: New map of South Georgia wins awardBritish Antarctic Survey’s detailed map of the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia featuring the epic “Shackleton Crossing” has won an award at the 2018 British Cartography Society Awards. The map, […]
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Satellites more at risk from fast solar wind than a major space storm
Read more of: Satellites more at risk from fast solar wind than a major space stormSatellites are more likely to be at risk from high-speed solar wind than a major geomagnetic storm according to a new UK-US study published this week in the Journal Space […]
