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Old photo of four women on the deck of a ship.

Krill research aquarium to be named after pioneering marine biologist Dr Isobel Bennett
A colony of emperor penguins with fluffy chicks of various sizes

Satellite imagery charts emperor penguins’ struggle to survive
Three people in orange high-vis vests stand beside a red ship

Antarctic season begins

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View of the webcam from below, showing the cylindrical camera body with hemispherical glass lens cover

Projects

Million year ice core
The million year ice core (MYIC) project is one of the most ambitious and challenging scientific projects yet undertaken by the Australian Antarctic Program.
Inland traverse
The modern tractor traverse will allow the Australian Antarctic Program to move inland in all weather conditions and reach areas deep in the Antarctic interior.
Denman Glacier research campaign
Australia is preparing a major three-year science campaign to study the Denman Glacier, one of the fastest retreating glaciers in East Antarctica.
RSV Nuyina – Australia's Antarctic icebreaker
Australia’s new Antarctic icebreaker, RSV Nuyina, is the main lifeline to Australia’s Antarctic and sub-Antarctic research stations and the central platform of our Antarctic and Southern Ocean scientific research.
Antarctic Insider
Keep up to date with the latest news, events and activities in Antarctica with our e-newsletter, Antarctic Insider.
Explore Antarctica
Bringing together video, audio, infographics and animations, Explore Antarctica explores topics in detail.