Digital Twins of the Polar Regions
This project is developing digital twins of Antarctic and Arctic environments and resources. A digital twin makes it possible to test “what if” questions far more quickly than traditional computer models.
Samuel Hall
Research Scientist
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Logist AI for environmentally aware decision support
Read more of: Logist AI for environmentally aware decision supportAMOP is developing Artificial Intelligence methods that aim to optimise the efficiency of Antarctic field operations, while maximising science delivery
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Resisting temperature change in the marine environment
Read more of: Resisting temperature change in the marine environmentA research project studying temperature tolerances of over 20 Antarctic marine invertebrate species at Rothera Research Station.
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Reproduction in a changing world
Read more of: Reproduction in a changing worldReproductive capacity and success of marine animals
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Skeleton structure, size, predation and climate change
Read more of: Skeleton structure, size, predation and climate changeUnderstanding how the external skeleton changes in response to environmental pressures is helping us predict how a major part of the marine ecosystem (molluscs make up 23% of all marine species) will fare under climate change.
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Monitoring climate change in action
Read more of: Monitoring climate change in actionSince Near-shore Marine Biology was moved to Rothera in 1997, we have been conducting biological long-term monitoring in both the marine and terrestrial environments. These represent some of the longest continuous datasets in the Southern Ocean.
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Cold Skeletons
Read more of: Cold SkeletonsCold Skeletons investigates how extreme cold affects skeleton formation in Antarctic marine animals.
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Changing biodiversity
Read more of: Changing biodiversityBaseline study to monitor how marine biodiversity will respond to climate change
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The Heated Settlement Panels
Read more of: The Heated Settlement PanelsThe heated settlement panels project tested how marine life responded to warmer oceans. The focus was on the waters of the Antarctic Peninsula, one of the fastest-warming regions on Earth
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How shellfish create their shells
Read more of: How shellfish create their shellsCACHE-ITN pushed forward our understanding of calcium production in warmer more acidic marine environments.
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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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Chaotic formation of genetic islands among marine molluscs
Read more of: Chaotic formation of genetic islands among marine molluscsNew research by scientists at British Antarctic Survey and Bielefeld University explains how the chaotic formation of genetic islands can occur in marine molluscs. Usually, the individuals of a population […]
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International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2020
Read more of: International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2020The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is organised by UNESCO and UN-Women to promote full and equal access and participation in science for women and girls. The United […]
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Studies highlight fragility of Antarctic ecosystems
Read more of: Studies highlight fragility of Antarctic ecosystemsTwo studies published in a special issue of the journal Science Advances this week (27 November 2019) highlight the fragility of the Antarctic and its ecosystems in the lead up […]
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Parents help offspring adapt to climate change
Read more of: Parents help offspring adapt to climate changeSome parents in the animal kingdom can prepare their young for environmental change, helping them cope better in new conditions, a paper published today in Nature Scientific Reports reveals. Scientists […]
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Marine snails know how to budget their housing costs
Read more of: Marine snails know how to budget their housing costsFor nearly 50 years, researchers have been stumped as to why sea shells from warm tropical waters are comparatively larger than their cold water relatives. New research, led by the […]
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Antarctic marine life may grow faster in a warming world
Read more of: Antarctic marine life may grow faster in a warming worldA team of scientists has discovered that a 1°C rise in local sea temperature has massive impacts on an Antarctic marine community. These new results are published this week (31 […]
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Bonner Laboratory and dive facility
Read more of: Bonner Laboratory and dive facilitySupporting near-shore marine biology
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PRESS RELEASE: Oceans and biofouling
Read more of: PRESS RELEASE: Oceans and biofoulingOcean acidification changes balance of biofouling communities A new study of marine organisms that make up the ‘biofouling community’ — tiny creatures that attach themselves to ships’ hulls and rocks […]
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PRESS RELEASE: Sea urchins adapt
Read more of: PRESS RELEASE: Sea urchins adaptSea urchins from Antarctica show adaptation to ocean acidification A study of sea urchins from the Antarctic Peninsula has revealed an ability to adapt to changing conditions such as rising […]
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PRESS RELEASE: Shellfish and changing oceans
Read more of: PRESS RELEASE: Shellfish and changing oceansNew study helps predict impact of ocean acidification on shellfish An international study to understand and predict the likely impact of ocean acidification on shellfish and other marine organisms living […]
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BAS scientists on BBC4 ‘Secret Life of Ice’
Read more of: BAS scientists on BBC4 ‘Secret Life of Ice’BAS biologist Dr Lloyd Peck and ice core scientist Dr Robert Mulvaney featured in the ‘Secret Life of Ice’ on BBC 4 (TV) this week. Ice is one of the […]
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PRESS RELEASE: Carbon sinks created by glacier retreat
Read more of: PRESS RELEASE: Carbon sinks created by glacier retreatAntarctica glacier retreat creates new carbon dioxide store Large blooms of tiny marine plants called phytoplankton are flourishing in areas of open water left exposed by the recent and rapid […]
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Polar Medals for BAS staff
Read more of: Polar Medals for BAS staffHer Majesty the Queen has awarded four members of British Antarctic Survey the Polar Medal for outstanding service to the UK. The Polar Medal was instituted in 1904 for members […]
