West Antarctic glacier observed stealing ice from neighbour
Scientists have discovered a glacier in Antarctica committing “ice piracy” – stealing ice from its neighbour in a phenomenon previously thought to take hundreds or thousands of years.
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Read more of: West Antarctic glacier observed stealing ice from neighbour
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Underwater robotic gliders provide new insights into the impact of a melting megaberg
Read more of: Underwater robotic gliders provide new insights into the impact of a melting megabergScientists have collected measurements close to a giant iceberg, giving an unprecedented window into the impact of meltwater on the surrounding Southern Ocean and ecosystem.
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Groundfish survey reveals key insights into South Georgia’s marine life
Read more of: Groundfish survey reveals key insights into South Georgia’s marine lifeA team of scientists from the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) explored the diverse marine life and groundfish thriving 300 metres below the surface.
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Thriving ecosystem discovered following iceberg calving
Read more of: Thriving ecosystem discovered following iceberg calvingScientists have discovered vibrant communities of ancient sponges and corals on the newly exposed seafloor following the calving of the giant A-84 iceberg.
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Antarctica’s oldest ice heading to Europe
Read more of: Antarctica’s oldest ice heading to EuropeThe oldest ice ever extracted from Antarctica is on its way to Europe, marking a major milestone in climate science.
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14 March 2025: Postcard from Rothera Research Station
Read more of: 14 March 2025: Postcard from Rothera Research StationPostcard from Rothera Research Station – Discovery Building progress!
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New map of landscape beneath Antarctica unveiled
Read more of: New map of landscape beneath Antarctica unveiledThe most detailed map yet of the landscape beneath Antarctica’s ice sheet has been assembled by a team of international scientists led from the British Antarctic Survey.
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Ancient wind patterns reveal future climate risks
Read more of: Ancient wind patterns reveal future climate risksA new study has revealed significant changes in the strength and position of the Southern Hemisphere westerly winds over the past 11,000 years.
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Renewables milestone reached in Antarctica
Read more of: Renewables milestone reached in AntarcticaThe British Antarctic Survey has installed and activated two solar photovoltaic and energy storage systems in Antarctica as part of our commitment to reach net zero by 2040.
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World’s largest iceberg grounds near sub-Antarctic Island of South Georgia
Read more of: World’s largest iceberg grounds near sub-Antarctic Island of South GeorgiaThe world’s largest and oldest iceberg A23a has finally come to a standstill as it appears to have run aground near the sub-Antarctic Island of South Georgia.
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BAS scientist awarded Geological Society Medal
Read more of: BAS scientist awarded Geological Society MedalCongratulations to Professor Kate Hendry who has been awarded The Geological Society’s Bigsby Medal for eminent services to geology.
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From Fine Dining to Frozen Frontiers: Life as an Antarctic Chef
Read more of: From Fine Dining to Frozen Frontiers: Life as an Antarctic ChefMeet Olivier Hubert, the chef bringing culinary excellence to the bottom of the world at British Antarctic Survey’s research stations.
