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Southern Ocean ecosystems scientist named ‘Superstar of STEM’
3 July 2017
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’.
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Climate change may cause huge expansion to ice-free areas across Antarctica
28 June 2017
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.
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Passion for the preservation of polar history recognised
26 June 2017
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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Expeditioners welcome winter solstice with icy dip in sub-zero Antarctic waters
21 June 2017
Daring Antarctic expeditioners are celebrating the winter solstice with an icy dip in freezing waters at Australia’s research stations.
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Next step towards new Macquarie Island station
9 June 2017
The next step towards the construction of a new station on Macquarie Island has begun with a ‘market sounding’ process.
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Antarctic icebreaker competition extended
6 June 2017
The Australian Antarctic Division has extended its competition to name the nation’s new icebreaker until 7 July.
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Construction of Australia’s new icebreaker commences
1 June 2017
Construction of Australia’s new Antarctic icebreaker has begun with a steel cutting ceremony in Romania overnight.
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Australian students chance to fly to Antarctica
3 May 2017
An Antarctic experience of a lifetime is on offer for Australian students who win a national competition to name the nation’s new icebreaker vessel, with a flight to Antarctica on offer to the winning entry.
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Anzac spirit alive in Antarctica
25 April 2017
As the sun rose across Antarctica, Australian expeditioners braved below freezing temperatures to hold a dawn service to commemorate Anzac Day.
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Whale cams reveal ocean giant's feeding habits
11 April 2017
Electronic tags with ‘whale cams’ deployed on humpback whales in Antarctica have revealed the secret feeding habits of the ocean giants.
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Antarctic Arts Fellowship offers icy inspiration
10 April 2017
Artists and writers keen for an icy inspiration are invited to apply for the Australian Antarctic Arts Fellowship.
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Chance discovery triples critically endangered plant population
17 March 2017
A new population of ‘sub-Antarctic bedstraw’ has been discovered on Macquarie Island, tripling the previously known population to some 1500 plants.
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Millions of Adélie penguins call Antarctica home
15 March 2017
Scientists have their best estimate yet of how many Adélie penguins live in East Antarctica, numbering almost six million, 3.6 million more than previously estimated.
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Call for public comment on draft seabird Threat Abatement Plan
15 March 2017
Public comment is being sought on the draft Threat abatement plan for the incidental catch (or bycatch) of seabirds during oceanic longline fishing operations.
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New agreement on non-lethal whale research
8 March 2017
Australia and the Republic of Korea today signed a new agreement to promote scientific collaboration on non-lethal whale research.
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Report highlights continuing change in Antarctica
7 March 2017
The Antarctic environment is generally in good condition however it is showing clear signs of impact from climate change according to The State of the Environment 2016 Report, released today by the Department of Environment and Energy.
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Reflections on returning from Antarctica
2 March 2017
Australian Antarctic Arts Fellow and author Dr Sean Williams reflects on his feelings about leaving Antarctica last week.
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Insightful approach to aging Antarctic krill
23 February 2017
For the first time scientists have been able to determine the age of Antarctic krill by counting the growth bands in their eyestalks.
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Big changes predicted for the smallest Southern Ocean species
22 February 2017
Stronger winds, increased warming, ocean acidification and declining sea ice have been identified as major threats to some of the keystone members of the Southern Ocean community – phytoplankton.
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An Arts Fellow's eye on Antarctica
22 February 2017
Speculative fiction author and Australian Antarctic Arts Fellow Dr Sean Williams is currently at Casey research station. Here he reflects on his impressions so far.
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