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Fri, 02 Jul 2021 09:00:00 GMT
Temperature record for Antarctica in 2020, 18,3` Celsius at Argentine station
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has recognized a new record high temperature for the Antarctic continent of 18.3° Celsius on 6 February 2020 at the Argentine Esperanza station.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 00:20:00 GMT
Melt lakes: Scientists detect sudden large Antarctic water mass drains empty
Scientists in Australia and the United States are reporting the sudden loss of a large ice-covered Antarctic lake covering an area of eleven square kilometres. The rare event occurred during the winter of 2019 on Amery Ice Shel...

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 09:40:00 GMT
HMS Protector makes history: sails further north than any other Royal Navy ship
Icebreaker HMS Protector sailed closer to the North Pole than any other Royal Navy ship in history on her first patrol of the Arctic. The survey and research ship crunched her way through polar ice to within 1,050 kilometres of...

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 22:26:00 GMT
South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands to become Terrestrial Protected Area
The Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI) has unveiled plans to designate Terrestrial Protected Areas covering the entire landmass of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, some 3,800km2.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 07:33:00 GMT
National Geographic makes it official, Southern Ocean is the fifth ocean
Since National Geographic began making maps in 1915, it has recognized four oceans: the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, and Arctic Oceans. However starting on June 8, World Oceans Day, it will recognize the Southern Ocean as the wor...

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 05:20:00 GMT
HMS Protector equipped with drones for polar extreme missions
Royal Navy’s Ice Patrol Ship HMS Protector has been assigned two small rotary-wing drones, specially adapted for her unique mission in the polar extremes. Although the Devonport-based survey ship has a large flight deck, with...

Sat, 29 May 2021 03:39:00 GMT
IAATO Welcomes New Executive Committee Chair
The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) has appointed Executive Committee member Robyn Woodhead to its top spot during this year’s online annual meeting, according to a press release. Woodhead joine...

Sat, 22 May 2021 08:58:00 GMT
Cruise ships company promises covid-free tours to Patagonia
The cruise ships company Cruceros Australis Friday launched during the International Tourism Fair (FITUR) in Madrid what they announced as "totally safe trips," such as navigating the virgin landscapes of Patagonia.

Fri, 21 May 2021 23:21:00 GMT
"Scenic Eclipse II", confidence in the cruise industry and the luxury travel market
In a strong message of confidence for the future of the cruise industry and the luxury travel market, Scenic has started production on Scenic Eclipse II, the sister ship to Scenic Eclipse, the world’s most luxurious discovery...

Thu, 20 May 2021 07:11:00 GMT
Giant iceberg breaks away from the Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica
A giant iceberg, larger than the size of most European cities, has broken away from Antarctica, near a British research station, the British Antarctic Survey said on Friday.



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