Issue 10: Autumn 2006
Celebrating 25 years in Hobart
Australian Antarctic Division Director, Tony Press, reflects on the achievements of the Division since its move to Hobart and subsequent opening of the Kingston headquarters by Prince Charles on 22 April 1981.
How did we get here?
Riding the rollercoaster from Melbourne to Hobart.
Building an Antarctic gateway
The Australian Antarctic Division generated many scientific and economic benefits for Hobart and stimulated its transformation into a gateway port to the Antarctic.
Running with huskies
Husky dogs and the expeditioners who worked with them, were key to the success of the early Australian Antarctic programme.
Supporting the Antarctic programme
Find out how ships, aircraft, modern buildings, expeditioner training, and environmental management initiatives have evolved to support the Australian Antarctic programme.
Wired for sound… and email… and video
Satellite technology has revolutionised communications in Antarctica.
An evolving Antarctic science program
An increasing marine science capability and international collaboration have been features of the past 25 years of Antarctic science.
Nella Dan scuttled at Macquarie Island
Christmas Eve, 1987, saw the end of a simpler, yet significant era in maritime history for the Australian Antarctic Division, when the irreparably damaged Nella Dan was scuttled off Macquarie Island.
Getting our feet wet
The Australian Antarctic Division has built an impressive resumé of marine science achievements over the past 25 years.
Getting physical
Space and atmospheric science research plays an important role in our understanding of climate, weather and atmospheric phenomena.
Policy: defining the past, shaping the future
Antarctic policy sets the framework for managing activities in Antarctica – such as fishing and tourism – with far-reaching and long-lasting effects.
The future of Antarctic marine biodiversity
The Future of Marine Animal Populations project will predict future changes in marine animal populations (in Antarctica and elsewhere) based on different environmental and human impacts on the oceans.
Hotel Antarctica
What does the future hold for tourism in Antarctica?
Biodiversity database
The Australian Antarctic Data Centre is contributing Antarctic biodiversity information to the Ocean Biogeographic Information System (OBIS) – an international marine science information service.
Antarctic science: past achievements, future visions
The future of our Antarctic science programme will build on a strong foundation of marine research and international collaboration.
Ocean acidification: a newly recognised threat
Carbon dioxide dissolved in the ocean produces acid that has damaging effects on marine organisms.
Sulphur aerosols and climate
Sulphur compounds produced by phytoplankton in sea ice may influence Antarctic climate.
Alf Howard: last living link with the heroic era
Alf Howard, who turned 100 in April 2006, accompanied Sir Douglas Mawson on his 1929-31 expedition to Antarctica. The Melbourne-borne adventurer was the expedition's hydrologist and chemist and subsequently embarked on an illustrious career with CSIRO.
Saving Mawson`s Hut
Mawson's Huts Foundation and the Australian Antarctic Division continued conservation work on Mawson's hut in 2005-06.
Islands to Ice Exhibition
The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery has a new permanent exhibition celebrating Antarctica and the Southern Ocean.
New clothing suits Antarctic expeditioners
A new range of polar clothing is helping expeditioners perform their Antarctic training and duties in safety and comfort.
Airlink on schedule
Construction of the Wilkins blue-ice runway will enable regular flights of a jet aircraft between Hobart and Antarctica in 2007-08.
Art inspired by Antarctica
Children's author Alison Lester is working on an exhibition of paintings and a new children's book inspired by her recent Antarctic experience.
In Brief
New meetings and exhibitions, an Australia Day Award, and farewell to friend and colleague Peter Orbansen.
Freeze Frame
Marine scientist Steve Nicol captured this image of a jade berg.
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