Antarctica

Antarctica

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 10:51:00 GMT
British Antarctic Survey begins a season featuring the largest-ever penguin census
The British Antarctic Survey (BAS), the UK’s national operator in Antarctica, began its 2026/27 research season in late October, including the largest penguin census ever carried out on the continent, with flights from the Br...

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 13:32:00 GMT
Montevideo cements its role as a staging port for Antarctic expeditions
The port of Montevideo welcomed seven polar expedition ships this week at the start of the Antarctic season, reinforcing the Uruguayan capital’s role as a staging point for cruise ships heading to the frozen continent.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:01:00 GMT
The area of Antarctic ozone hole during September reached 15 million km2, says Copernicus
The Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) (*) has found that the 2026 Antarctic ozone hole reached a significant size threshold slightly earlier than average, aligned with 2025. It has also stayed ahead of average, un...

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:59:00 GMT
Royal Navy urged to replace defective Ice Patrol HMS Protector
The Royal Navy's only ice patrol vessel has been towed into Devonport, reportedly with a double engine failure, raising fresh concerns over how the news will be interpreted by Argentina. HMS Protector fulfils an icebreaking rol...

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:04:00 GMT
BAS researchers uncover chinstrap penguins massive colony decline in Antarctic volcanic island
A remote volcanic island near Antarctica has lost its title of largest penguin colony in the world, as new research reveals massive population declines, igniting fears for species’ survival. Researchers from British Antarctic...

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