Antarctica
Antarctica
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 15:15:00 GMTUruguayan scientists for 2022-23 season arrive at Artigas Base in Antarctica
An Uruguayan Air Force Hercules C-130 aircraft landed at the Artigas Base in Antarctica carrying some 40 scientists for the 2022-2023 campaign to work on 18 projects, marking the 37th anniversary of Uruguay's entry as a consult...
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 08:48:00 GMT
Viking Polaris vessel was struck by a giant unexpected wave, A US passenger on an Antarctic cruise died
A US passenger on an Antarctic cruise died and four other guests were injured after the Viking Polaris vessel was struck by a giant unexpected wave while crossing the Drake Passage heading for Ushuaia in Argentine Tierra del Fu...
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 07:21:00 GMT
Role of the Falklands in the development and success of British Antarctic Survey
The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) celebrated 60 years of scientific research in Antarctica as the UK’s national operator. BAS evolved from the Falkland Islands Dependency Survey (FIDS), following on the success of Operation ...
Fri, 02 Dec 2022 10:26:00 GMT
Antarctic fellowship recipients announced on Antarctic Treaty anniversary
On the anniversary of the signing of the Antarctic Treaty, December first 1959, the Antarctic Fellowship Recipients have been announced. The annual fellowships awarded by the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operato...
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 10:27:00 GMT
Celebrating Antarctica Day, 63rd anniversary of the signing of the Treaty
Today is Antarctica Day which celebrates the anniversary of the signing of the Antarctic Treaty, December first in 1959 and the setting aside of nearly 10% of the Earth "forever to be used exclusively for peaceful purposes (......