Wintering Marine Biologist at Rothera Research Station December 2020- March 2023
Cambridge based Marine Biologist from June 2023- May 2024
Member of the UK Polar Network
Degradation rates of Antarctic macroalgae
In situ experiments
Stable Isotope Analysis to trace macroalgae via a detritivore foodweb
Growth rates of soft bodied Antarctic invertebrates
Physiology of Antarctic invertebrates
Frontier, N., Mulas, M., Foggo, A. and Smale, D.A., 2022. The influence of light and temperature on detritus degradation rates for kelp species with contrasting thermal affinities. Marine Environmental Research, 173, p.105529.
Frontier, N., de Bettignies, F., Foggo, A. and Davoult, D., 2021. Sustained productivity and respiration of degrading kelp detritus in the shallow benthos: Detached or broken, but not dead. Marine Environmental Research, 166, p.105277.
Frontier, N., Marlow, J., Giles, A., Clark, M., Morley, S., & Peck, L. (2024). In situ growth and physiological data from two Antarctic anemone species, Isotealia antarctica and Urticinopsis antarctica at Rothera Research Station (2020-2023) (Version 1.0) [Data set]. NERC EDS UK Polar Data Centre. https://doi.org/10.5285/221909cf-eac3-4a64-b1d0-3c1cdccdfe3c
Frontier, N., Clark, M., & Peck, L. (2024). Development and molecular barcoding of Terebellidae polychaetes from Rothera Research Station, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica (Version 1.0) [Data set]. NERC EDS UK Polar Data Centre. https://doi.org/10.5285/b354cde1-8cc6-4b29-a1b2-e21fa3e412e9
Mathews, R., & Frontier, N. (2021). An opportunistic Marine Mammal survey between Harwich, UK and Rothera Research Station, Antarctica (Version 1.0) [Data set]. NERC EDS UK Polar Data Centre. https://doi.org/10.5285/e50b1244-eed7-4bd9-a2ab-de1b172b69b3
The field department have estimate the use of 400 flags on station with ~ 1,000 flags deployed into the field each year. We have conducted a preliminary trial by testing different material types (cotton canvas and Ventile) at select sites around Rothera.
The Sustainable Flag Project
Nadia Frontier is the new Marine Biologist at Rothera Research Station. In her latest blog, Nadia takes us through safety training, wildlife sightings, and what it takes to dive successfully […]
Nadia Frontier is the new marine biologist at Rothera Research Station. In her blog below, Nadia takes us through arriving at Rothera, first impressions of the station, and Christmas celebrations! […]
British Antarctic Survey is delighted to be working with STEM Learning for Protecting Our Planet Day 2022. An inspiring, live-streamed event for primary and secondary schools. The event will feature live link-ups and talks full of inspiration and exciting classroom activities from innovators and experts working to tackle the climate change challenges.
Are you ready to explore the world from your living room? British Antarctic Survey scientists are taking part in the online Global Biodiversity Festival 2021. The Global Biodiversity Festival is […]
BSc Marine Biology and Coastal Ecology at Plymouth University