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Renovation of Argentinian Antarctic base open for comment
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Nilas – a new interactive research tool for the Antarctic sea-ice zone
A blue whale blowing air from its nostrils.

From video to AI: learning more about Antarctic blue whales

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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 terrestrial campaign
Australia is preparing a major three-year science campaign to study the Denman Glacier, one of the fastest retreating glaciers in East Antarctica.
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
Bringing together video, audio, infographics and animations, Explore Antarctica explores topics in detail.