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1. Call for Arctic ship-based research proposals

   Deadline for proposals 5 July 2018

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2. New study reveals increased snowfall in Antarctica over last two centuries

   The first comprehensive study of snowfall across Antarctica provides vital information in the study of future sea-level rise. Presenting this week (Monday 9 April 2018) at the European Geosciences Union […]

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3. Warming oceans could put seabirds out of sync with prey

   Seabirds may struggle to find food for their chicks as they are unable to shift their breeding seasons as the climate warms, a new study suggests. Rising sea temperatures in […]

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4. Successful testing mission at UK Arctic Research Station

   This week scientists from University of Manchester have successfully tested their ‘metal-detecting’ technology at the UK NERC Arctic research station at Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard as part of a wider project to […]

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5. Science meets art at Hay Festival to tell story of climate change

   Leading climate scientist and mathematician Dr Emily Shuckburgh is teaming up with award-winning author and illustrator Chris Haughton as part of a collaboration between Hay Festival and the UK Natural […]

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6. Research cruise heading to study South Atlantic islands

   The RRS James Clark Ross left the Falkland Islands yesterday (15th March) and is travelling towards Tristan Da Cunha, with expected arrival on the 22nd March. The vessel will survey […]

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7. Brachiopods resilient to past environmental change

   A new study concludes that a seafloor dwelling marine invertebrate is more resilient to environmental change than expected. The paper, led by researchers at British Antarctic Survey, is published today […]

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8. Boaty returns from first mission under the ice

   The yellow high-tech autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV), affectionately known as Boaty McBoatface, has successfully returned from an ambitious science expedition deep below half a kilometre of ice. It is the […]

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9. Research mission to Larsen C Ice Shelf thwarted by sea ice

   Heavy sea ice conditions have thwarted a science mission from reaching the Larsen C Ice Shelf in Antarctica from which a large iceberg broke off in July 2017. A team […]

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10. FEATURED PAPER: Record temperature at Signy

    On 30th January 1982, a record high temperature of +19.8°C was measured at Signy Research Station – a record for any station south of 60°S. In this paper, we examined […]

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11. 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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12. Blue mussel shape is a powerful indicator for environmental change

    Temperature, 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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