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Resupply contingency plans for early sea-ice retreat
21 September 2016
The Australian Antarctic Division is putting in place contingency plans for an aerial resupply of Davis station after an early retreat of Antarctic winter sea-ice coverage this year.
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16 September 2016
Statement from Minister for the Environment and Energy The Hon. Josh Frydenberg MP.
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Change in operations on Macquarie Island
13 September 2016
The Australian Antarctic Division will use a network of field huts to support future research on Macquarie Island, and will close the existing permanent research station in March next year.
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Scientists study fish on the smaller side of the Southern Ocean ecosystem
9 September 2016
Scientists from Australia and the European Union have joined forces to better understand the role of micronekton in the marine food web, holding the first project meeting of the new partnership in Hobart today.
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Tasmania to host key Antarctic meetings in 2020
30 August 2016
Tasmania will host two major Antarctic meetings in 2020, bringing together the world’s foremost experts in Antarctic research and operations and further cementing the state’s role as a key Antarctic Gateway.
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Scientists pinpoint beginning of current global warming trend
25 August 2016
New research using climate data from ice cores, corals, sediment layers and tree rings has found human-induced global warming began about 180 years ago, much earlier than previously thought.
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Seals help solve Antarctic bottom water mystery
24 August 2016
Oceanographic instruments attached to Antarctic elephant seals have helped scientists better understand the role melting ice shelves are having in regulating global ocean temperatures.
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Tweeting drones, droids and robots for National Science Week
11 August 2016
The Australian Antarctic Division invites people to join its popular ‘Icy Tweets’ sessions and talk drones, droids and robots in Antarctica as part of National Science Week.
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Facing the challenge of winter in Antarctica
10 August 2016
Surviving the depths of winter on the world’s most inhospitable continent will be discussed at an international Antarctic meeting in India next week (16 – 20 August).
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Antarctic phytoplankton impacted by increasing carbon dioxide
9 August 2016
Scientists have found that an acidifying ocean could have a significant impact on phytoplankton - the staple diet of krill - with serious repercussions for the entire Antarctic ecosystem.
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Antarctic-bound doctors practise extreme medicine
2 August 2016
Fresh snow and freezing temperatures in Tasmania’s Central Highlands have given Antarctic-bound doctors a glimpse into their future as they prepare for their posting on the frozen continent.
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Potent mercury toxin found in Antarctic sea ice
2 August 2016
Australian researchers have found a potent mercury neurotoxin in Antarctic sea ice for the first time, highlighting the potential for this mercury to enter the food web.
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Antarctic ice cores provide clues to carbon uptake during Little Ice Age
26 July 2016
New research published today in the prestigious Nature Geoscience has revealed that the Earth’s land biosphere takes up less carbon during a warming climate.
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Students invited to chat ‘live’ with Antarctic expeditioners
25 July 2016
Are you curious about what it is like living on the highest, driest, windiest and coldest continent on earth?
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New names on the Antarctic map
12 July 2016
You wouldn’t expect to find a crocodile or rhino in Antarctica but thanks to their distinctive shape, both now have an official icy island namesake. ‘Crocodile Island’ and ‘Rhino Island’ are among 28 newly named places in the Australian Antarctic Territory, including 17 islands and 11 geographical features.
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11 July 2016
While the sun has officially returned to the skies above Davis research station thick cloud has prevented the expeditioners from seeing it, with the forecast suggesting it will be a few more days before the team can enjoy its golden glow!
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1 July 2016
Australia’s remotest and coldest voting will occur at Australian Antarctic stations this federal election.
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Leadership and learning on ice
24 June 2016
An extraordinary group of people lead expeditioners at the Australian Antarctic Division’s stations.
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24 June 2016
The Australian Antarctic Division’s former Chief Scientist, Professor Patrick (Pat) Quilty AM, has been awarded the prestigious Phillip Law Medal during midwinter celebrations in Hobart.
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2016 Australian Antarctic Medal
21 June 2016
Long-time Antarctic expeditioners from three diverse careers have been honoured with the 2016 Australian Antarctic Medal.
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