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Antarctic experts to meet in Hobart in 2020
Hobart will host a gathering of more than 1000 Antarctic scientists and polar operations experts when the Antarctic gateway city hosts two key international events in August 2020.
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Midwinter madness – Antarctic expeditioners plunge into icy pool
Australian Antarctic expeditioners have plunged into a pool cut into the sea ice to celebrate the winter solstice.
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Australian Antarctic Medals awarded at midwinter
A station leader, two pilots and a fisheries observer have been awarded the prestigious Australian Antarctic Medal in recognition of their service to the Australian Antarctic Program.
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New Australian Antarctic Science Council
The Government is establishing a new Australian Antarctic Science Council to revitalise science research.
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Understanding Antarctic ecosystems using e-DNA
Can a small water sample tell you what sort of fish, krill, or even penguins and seals, are living in different parts of the Southern Ocean?
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Ocean waves following sea ice loss trigger Antarctic ice shelf collapse
Storm-driven ocean swells have triggered the catastrophic disintegration of Antarctic ice shelves in recent decades, according to new research published in Nature today.
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The deep sea dwellers of the Southern Ocean
Cameras deployed nearly 3000 metres below the surface of the Southern Ocean have captured rare vision of the deep sea dwellers who call the world’s coldest ocean home.
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Launch of Antarctic Science Foundation
Australians now have the unique opportunity to contribute to our nation’s scientific endeavours on the icy continent and surrounding ocean.
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Ain’t no sunshine in Antarctica
The sun has dipped below the horizon at Australia’s Davis research station in Antarctica and will not rise again for six weeks, leaving 19 expeditioners in the twilight zone.
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Antarctic expeditioners raise the flag for National Reconciliation Week
Even 100 km/h winds couldn’t stop Antarctic expeditioners from showing their respect for National Reconciliation Week.
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Building Antarctica's first paved runway
The Australian Government has today announced its intention to construct a paved runway near Davis research station.
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Deep field ice core provides snapshot of Antarctic climate history
Scientists will today begin cutting a 300 metre long Antarctic ice core collected from a remote site in East Antarctica to gain new insights into the climate of the region.
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Remote time-lapse cameras are being used to spy on the love-life of Adelie penguins in Antarctica.
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Anchors, ice knives and thrusters
The hull of Australia’s new Antarctic icebreaker RSV Nuyina is rapidly taking shape.
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Australian Antarctic Media Program open for applications
Become a foreign correspondent in a frozen land – apply to report from Antarctica through the Australian Antarctic Media Program.
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A veteran Defence Force Naval Officer has led Australia’s southern-most Anzac Day dawn service at Casey research station in Antarctica.
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International conference focuses on changing Southern Ocean ecosystems
International scientists are gathering in Hobart this week to develop the first marine ecosystem assessment for the Southern Ocean.
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Noisy sperm whales forage to the beat
Scientists using underwater listening devices have made the first recordings of sperm whale calls off East Antarctica, as the marine mammals hunt their prey.
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Keeping Antarctic stations water-wise
How do you make water on the driest continent on the planet? On World Water Day, find out how expeditioners at Australia’s Antarctic stations make theirs.
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Adélie penguins come in from the cold
Adélie penguins living on the West Antarctic Peninsula have been captured on camera returning to their summer breeding colonies in winter.
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