First Antarctic-wide survey of plant life to aid conservation efforts
The first continent-wide mapping study of plant life across Antarctica reveals growth in previously uncharted areas, and is set to inform conservation measures across the region.
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Drones validate walrus counts in satellite images from space
Read more of: Drones validate walrus counts in satellite images from spaceIn the first successful attempt to calibrate walrus counts from satellite imagery, scientists used drones to validate animal counts in Svalbard, Norway.
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‘Penguin detectives’ required for new counting app
Read more of: ‘Penguin detectives’ required for new counting appBritish Antarctic Survey (BAS) is inviting the public to become ‘penguin detectives’ and spend five minutes counting emperor penguins to help with vital research into these iconic animals.
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Emperor penguin colonies in Antarctica suffer as sea-ice diminishes
Read more of: Emperor penguin colonies in Antarctica suffer as sea-ice diminishesRecord low levels of Antarctic sea-ice in late 2023 resulted in breeding failures in a fifth of the continent’s emperor penguin colonies, according to a new study from British Antarctic Survey (BAS).
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South Georgia seabirds from space
Read more of: South Georgia seabirds from spaceThis project tests whether satellite imagery can be used to monitor breeding seabirds across the island group.
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Penguins test positive for Avian Flu on South Georgia
Read more of: Penguins test positive for Avian Flu on South GeorgiaPenguins on the sub-Antarctic Islands of South Georgia have tested positive for Avian flu. This is the first time the virus has been detected in gentoo and king penguin populations on the islands.
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Avian flu now detected in albatrosses on South Georgia
Read more of: Avian flu now detected in albatrosses on South GeorgiaHighly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) continues to affect the wildlife on the subantarctic islands of South Georgia. The latest results from samples taken from the islands reveal that the disease has now been detected in the wandering albatross.
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Sailbuoy Ahoy! Uncrewed surface vessel launched in South Georgia
Read more of: Sailbuoy Ahoy! Uncrewed surface vessel launched in South GeorgiaScientists studying krill in the sub-Antarctic have successfully completed a three-day mission using a Sailbuoy uncrewed surface vessel (USV). This mission marks the first Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved deployment of a USV for science around South Georgia.
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DNA reveals unique microorganisms evolved at poles
Read more of: DNA reveals unique microorganisms evolved at polesCommunities of microorganisms at the bottom of polar lakes evolved independently from other regions, influenced by the particular geological, biological and climate history of their regions.
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New science facility to unveil mysteries of animal life in Antarctica
Read more of: New science facility to unveil mysteries of animal life in AntarcticaThe British Antarctic Survey (BAS) will build a new unique science facility at its UK Cambridge headquarters, enabling scientists to understand how organisms that live in cold polar environments evolved and the impact of environmental change on these special ecosystems.
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Disturbing the seabed could make climate change worse
Read more of: Disturbing the seabed could make climate change worseA study published this month in the journal Frontiers in Marine Science reveals that disturbing the seabed, through activities such as trawling, could increase the scale and speed of climate change.
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Scientists count penguins on remote sub-Antarctic island
Read more of: Scientists count penguins on remote sub-Antarctic islandResearchers from British Antarctic Survey (BAS) have carried out aerial surveys of the remote volcanic Zavodovski Island in the sub-Antarctic to count the largest penguin colony in the world.
