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Antarctica

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 10:19:00 GMT
Iceberg calving in Antarctica and underwater tsunamis that alter ecosystems
Ice in Antarctica flows to the coast along glacier-filled valleys. While some ice melts into the ocean, a lot breaks off into icebergs, which range in size from small chunks up to the size of a country.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 10:13:00 GMT
South Georgia Museum open for business; 113 cruises booked to visit the Island
The Museum on South Georgia is fully open and offering all its services for the first time since its early closure during 2019-20 season. It was closed slightly early in March 2020 due to the global pandemic and remained closed...

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 10:37:00 GMT
By-catch scientific research identifies danger areas for wandering albatrosses
Over half of wandering albatrosses breeding on Bird Island, South Georgia, in the sub-Antarctic, encounter fishing vessels when feeding, putting them at risk of being accidentally caught or killed in fishing gear, according to ...

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 10:14:00 GMT
British Antarctic expedition to research metabolic cost of polar travel
British members of a tri-service military and civilian research team have set off on an Antarctic expedition to research the metabolic cost of sustained polar travel.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 10:13:00 GMT
"Polar Preet" named Woman of the Year for becoming the first woman to reach the South Pole solo
British Army Officer Captain Preet Chandi – known as Polar Preet – has been named Woman of the Year at an annual awards ceremony. Capt Chandi wasn't present to collect her honor – or the Inspirational Award she also won â...

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 08:50:00 GMT
Two US cruise passengers drown during a Zodiac excursion in Antarctic waters
Two United States cruise passengers drowned in Antarctica during a tour in a semi-rigid inflatable Zodiac boat, which capsized for reasons still to be determined. Fortunately, other passengers on board were rescued on time from...

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 09:43:00 GMT
Drones survey wildlife populations in South Georgia
Next-generation fixed-wing drones, capable of operating autonomously beyond the standard visual line of sight, are creating datasets of major wildlife populations around South Georgia for long-term monitoring to aid conservatio...

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 09:12:00 GMT
Polar navigation to be revolutionized and more efficient with AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) will enable ships navigating in polar ocean conditions to be more efficient using a new route planning tool created by British Antarctic Survey (BAS) researchers. The tool aims to reduce carbon emis...

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 10:45:00 GMT
New discoveries in Antarctica shed light on climate change's impact
Researchers from Imperial College London have described a recent discovery in Antarctica as a clear sign of the loss of ice as a consequence of climate change. In their expert opinion, the newly-found 460-kilometer-long (285 mi...

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 10:09:00 GMT
RRS Sir David Attenborough leaves for Falklands and Antarctica next Sunday
Next Sunday, 20 November, Falklands flagged he RRS Sir David Attenborough departs from Harwich for a short stop at Portsmouth to take on fuel before leaving for Antarctica. Its first point of call will be the City of Stanley, F...



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