Australian Antarctic Division: Leading Australia’s Antarctic Program

Latest news

• 3 July 2017

  Southern Ocean ecosystems scientist named ‘Superstar of STEM’
  A passion for the ocean, maths and communication has proven a powerful combination for ecosystems modeller Dr Jess Melbourne Thomas, who was today announced as a participant in the ‘2017 Superstars of STEM Program’.

• 28 June 2017

  Climate change may cause huge expansion to ice-free areas across Antarctica
  Ice-free areas in Antarctica could expand by close to 25 per cent by 2100 and drastically change the biodiversity of the continent, research published today in Nature has shown.

• 26 June 2017

  Passion for the preservation of polar history recognised
  A seasoned Antarctic expeditioner with a passion for the history of Antarctic exploration has been awarded the Phillip Law Medal during midwinter celebrations in Hobart. 

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