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Antarctic marine invertebrates could act as sentinels of environmental change
20 million nematodes and 900,000 copepods per square metre! Marine sediments around Casey research station are teeming with tiny life, thriving under different environmental conditions.
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Seeking Chair of Australian Antarctic Science Council
The Minister for the Environment is seeking to appoint a new Chair of the Australian Antarctic Science Council. Applications close 13 July 2020.
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Remote tech helps monitor icebreaker tests during pandemic
A critical test of icebreaker RSV Nuyina’s weight and stability was completed in Romania last week, overseen by Australian Antarctic Division personnel using instant messaging and other remote communication technologies.
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High-tech homes for million-year ice core mission
If you were travelling in a tractor convoy deep into the Antarctic continent for weeks on end, with temperatures dropping below minus 40, what sort of living space would you like to retreat into?
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Changes for Australian Antarctic Program to keep the icy continent free of COVID-19
The Australian Antarctic Program is taking steps to keep Antarctica COVID-19 free ahead of the next summer season, including a decision not to deploy small intra-continental aircraft.