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Deep-sea ‘ears’ map migration of fin whales

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Penguin heaven: multi-decade science reveals secret lives of Adélies

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Projects

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…
Million year ice core
One of the most ambitious and challenging scientific projects yet undertaken in Antarctica.
Inland traverse
The answers to some of the most important scientific questions of our era may lie deep in the Antarctic ice sheet.

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Classroom Antarctica
Classroom Antarctica is a comprehensive online teaching resource with lesson plans aimed at grades 3 to 8.
Antarctic Insider
Keep up to date with the latest news, events and activities in Antarctica with our e-newsletter, Antarctic Insider.
Explore Antarctica
Join the ‘tractor train’ and travel deep into Antarctica with Ice Nomads.